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zyme Definition

zyme (zīm)

noun

  1. a ferment or enzyme
  2. the specific cause of a zymotic disease

Etymology: Gr zymē, a leaven < ? IE base *yeu-, to mix (foods) > juice, Sans yuṣ, broth

Browse dictionary entries near zyme

  1. ‹ zymase
  2. ‹ zygotene
  3. ‹ zygote
  4. ‹ zygospore
  5. ‹ zygomorphic
  6. ‹ zygomatic process
  7. ‹ zygomatic bone
  8. ‹ zygomatic arch
  9. ‹ zygoma
  10. ‹ zygoid
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  3. zymogenesis ›
  4. zymogenic ›
  5. zymology ›
  6. zymolysis ›
  7. zymometer ›
  8. zymosis ›
  9. zymotic ›
  10. zymurgy ›