zymology

[ zahy-mol-uh-jee ]
nounBiochemistry.

  1. (formerly) the science dealing with fermentation and the action of enzymes; enzymology.

Origin of zymology

1
First recorded in 1745–55; zymo- + -logy

Other words from zymology

  • zy·mo·log·ic [zahy-muh-loj-ik], /ˌzaɪ məˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, adjective
  • zy·mol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for zymology

zymology

/ (zaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

  1. the chemistry of fermentation

Derived forms of zymology

  • zymologic (ˌzaɪməʊˈlɒdʒɪk) or zymological, adjective
  • zymologist, noun

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