enzymatic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of enzymatic
First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )
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The study is titled "Parallel enzymatic DNA synthesis using a semiconductor chip."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Although DNA based data storage remains a long term goal because it would require manufacturing DNA at an enormous scale, the researchers believe water based enzymatic synthesis could become increasingly attractive as production volumes grow.
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
The newly identified genomes also revealed previously unknown protein groups, doubling the number of recognized enzymatic classes within these microbes.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2026
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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