biocatalyst

[ bahy-oh-kat-l-ist ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. enzyme.

biocatalyst

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkætəlɪst; ˌbaɪəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• biocatalytic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of biocatalyst¹

First recorded in 1930–35; bio- + catalyst