noun Biochemistry. any enzyme that hydrolyzes an ester into an alcohol and an acid.

What are Esterases used for?

Esterases and lipases can be used in stereospecific hydrolysis, trans-esterification, ester synthesis and other organic biosynthesis reactions. These enzymes are commonly used by chemists since they appear to be more stable in organic solvents than most other enzyme classes.

What does esterase mean in English?

: an enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis or synthesis of esters.