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co·fac·tor

 (kō′făk′tər)
n.
1. One of two or more contributing factors.
2. A substance, such as a metallic ion or coenzyme, that must be associated with an enzyme for the enzyme to function.
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cofactor

(ˈkəʊˌfæktə)
n
1. (Mathematics) maths a number associated with an element in a square matrix, equal to the determinant of the matrix formed by removing the row and column in which the element appears from the given determinant. See minor
2. (Biochemistry) biochem a nonprotein substance that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity. It may be a metal ion or a coenzyme
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co•fac•tor

(ˈkoʊˌfæk tər)

n.
1. a contributing factor.
2. any of various organic or inorganic substances necessary to the function of an enzyme.
[1935–40]
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Noun1.cofactor - a substance (as a coenzyme) that must join with another to produce a given result
chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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