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zymology
zy·mol·o·gy
/
zaɪˈmɒl
ə
dʒi
/
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[
zahy-
mol
-
uh
-jee
]
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noun
Biochemistry
.
(formerly) the science dealing with fermentation and the action of enzymes; enzymology.
Origin:
1745–55;
zymo-
+
-logy
Related forms
zy·mo·log·ic
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ˌzaɪ
məˈlɒdʒ
ɪk
/
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zahy-m
uh
-
loj
-ik
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,
adjective
zy·mol·o·gist,
noun
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zymology
(zaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ)
—
n
the chemistry of fermentation
zymologic
—
adj
zymo'logical
—
adj
zy'mologist
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Zymology
is always a great word to know.
So is
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So is
callithumpian
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ort
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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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