enzymatically

en·zy·mat·ic

[en-zahy-mat-ik, -zi-]
adjective
of or pertaining to an enzyme.
Also, en·zy·mic [en-zahy-mik, -zim-ik] .


Origin:
1895–1900; enzyme + -atic

en·zy·mat·i·cal·ly, en·zy·mi·cal·ly, adverb
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enzyme (ˈɛnzaɪm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
any of a group of complex proteins or conjugated proteins that are produced by living cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
 
[C19: from Medieval Greek enzumos leavened, from Greek en-² + zumē leaven]
 
enzymatic
 
adj
 
enzymic
 
adj

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Enzymatically is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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