enzymes that catalyse the cleavage of
C–O,
C–N,
C–C and other bonds by reactions involving the addition or removal of water.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)