1. an enzyme that catalyzes reactions involving hydrogen gas, especially the production or consumption of molecular hydrogen
Usage: biochemistry

Examples

• The bacteria use hydrogenase to produce hydrogen gas from organic compounds.
• Scientists are studying hydrogenase enzymes for potential fuel cell applications.
• Hydrogenase activity was measured in the laboratory samples.
• The research team isolated a new type of hydrogenase from deep-sea organisms.
• Hydrogenase enzymes play a crucial role in the hydrogen metabolism of certain microorganisms.
• The efficiency of the hydrogenase was tested under various temperature conditions.