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enzymolysis

American  
[en-zahy-mol-uh-sis, -zi-] / ˌɛn zaɪˈmɒl ə sɪs, -zɪ- /

noun

Biochemistry.

  1. the decomposition of a chemical compound catalyzed by the presence of an enzyme.

enzymolysis British  
/ ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs, ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɪtɪk /

noun

  1. a biochemical decomposition, such as a fermentation, that is catalysed by an enzyme

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Other Word Forms

  • enzymolytic adjective

Etymology

Origin of enzymolysis

enzyme + -o- + -lysis

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