enzymatic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of enzymatic
First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Scientists have been exploring enzymatic DNA synthesis as a gentler alternative because it uses water and more closely resembles the way living cells naturally build DNA.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
"But it can also inhibit the growth of several major antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' and showed important enzymatic activities with important biotechnological potential."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026
It appears in milk and other dairy products when lactose breaks down under heat or enzymatic activity, including during the production of yogurt, cheese, and kefir.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 13, 2026
The method was developed by focusing on enzymatic reactions and the second law of thermodynamics, which states that systems naturally move from ordered to disordered states.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
There is a purity within her, a careful enzymatic balance she does not wish to disturb.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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