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zymolysis definition

zy·moly·sis (zī mäl′ə sis)

noun

  1. the fermentative action of enzymes
  2. fermentation or other changes resulting from this

Etymology: ModL: see zymo- & -lysis

Related Forms:

  • zymolytic zy′mo·lyt′ic (zī′mə lit′ik) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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