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zymolysis

[ zahy-mol-uh-sis ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. the digestive and fermentative action of enzymes.

zymolysis

/ ˌzaɪməʊˈlɪtɪk; zaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the process of fermentation Also calledzymosis

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Derived Forms

  • zymolytic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • zy·mo·lyt·ic [zahy-m, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of zymolysis1

First recorded in 1885–90; zymo- + -lysis

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