biocatalyst

American  

[bahy-oh-kat-l-ist] / ˌbaɪ oʊˈkæt l ɪst /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. enzyme.

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biocatalyst British  

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkætəlɪst, ˌbaɪəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

1. a chemical, esp an enzyme, that initiates or increases the rate of a biochemical reaction

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Other Word Forms

• biocatalytic adjective

Etymology

Origin of biocatalyst

First recorded in 1930–35; bio- + catalyst

Example Sentences

“This device combines the best of both worlds – organic semiconductors are tuneable and non-toxic, while biocatalysts are highly selective and efficient.”

From Science Daily

The researchers found these powerful biocatalysts in bacteria.

From Science Daily

"We also believe that our findings can be transferred to other biocatalysts."

From Science Daily

I guess I must have done something wrong during one of the construction steps — the wrong biocatalyst maybe, or the wrong temperature?

From Nature

Still, the emerging methods for producing biodegradable plastic offer a perfect example of how greener solvents and more effective biocatalysts can contribute to generating a circular economy in a major industry.

From Scientific American