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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
  1. zymo-
  2. zymogen
  3. zymogenesis
  4. zymogenic
  5. zymology
  6. zymolysis
  7. zymometer
  8. zymosis
  9. zymotic
  10. zymurgy