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enzymolysis

[ en-zahy-mol-uh-sis, -zi- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. the decomposition of a chemical compound catalyzed by the presence of an enzyme.

enzymolysis

/ ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs; ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɪtɪk /

noun

  1. a biochemical decomposition, such as a fermentation, that is catalysed by an enzyme
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Derived Forms

  • enzymolytic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • en·zy·mo·lyt·ic [en-z, uh, -m, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of enzymolysis1

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