Synonyms

enzymatic

American

[en-zahy-mat-ik, -zi-] / ˌɛn zaɪˈmæt ɪk, -zɪ- /

Also enzymic

adjective

of or relating to an enzyme.

Other Word Forms

enzymatically adverb
enzymically adverb

Etymology

Origin of enzymatic

First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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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

By observing which microbes are activated and under what conditions, scientists can link specific enzymatic activities to environmental processes and ultimately gain a better understanding of carbon flux in the ocean.

From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2025

"What we are interested in is essentially to discover entirely new enzymatic reactions and general modes of enzyme catalysis," he added.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2024

This resulted in a multi-stage cascade of enzymatic reactions that ultimately converts alcohol into acetic acid.

From Science Daily • May 13, 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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