antienzyme

[ an-tee-en-zahym, an-tahy- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a substance that inhibits or counteracts the action of an enzyme.

Other Words From

• an·ti·en·zy·mat·ic [an-tee-en-zahy-, mat, -ik, -zi-, an-tahy-], an·ti·en·zy·mic [an-tee-en-, zahy, -mik, -, zim, -ik, an-tahy-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of antienzyme¹

First recorded in 1900–05; anti- + enzyme

Example Sentences

A, an antioxidase, or antienzyme, which prevents the action of E.

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