aminopeptidase

An enzyme that hydrolyzes peptides by acting on the peptide bond next to a terminal amino acid containing a free amino group.

"The recombinant protein was identified as both an aminopeptidase and an endopeptidase."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

volleyballene

(plural: volleyballenes)

Any of a class of compounds, having a cage-like structure based on a fullerene, containing scandium atoms; the simplest of such compounds, Sc20C60.

"A volleyballene is shaped like a volley ball, that's how it got its name."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

fullerene

An allotrope of carbon with fused rings of five to seven atoms and a closed or partially closed mesh formed by carbon atoms joined by single and double bonds. The molecule may have the form of a hollow spherical, ellipsoid, tube, or something else entirely.

If collapse to a fullerene occurs before the cluster has accumulated 60 atoms, buckminsterfullerene can not be produced.

by CToad7 March 09, 2023

megaherbivorous

Relating to a megaherbivore

"The Indian elephant has a megaherbivorous diet; it consumes 150kg of plant matter each day."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

adventuresomely

In an adventuresome manner.

"He adventuresomely jumped over the ravine."

by CToad7 March 12, 2023

megaherbivore

Any very large herbivore that weighs more than 1000kg.

"Elephants are classified as megaherbivores and consume up to 150 kg of plant matter per day."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023

adventuresome

A person who is inclined to take risks.

"Those kids over there look very energetic and adventuresome."

by CToad7 March 10, 2023