enzymatic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of enzymatic
First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Until now, though, enzymatic methods have lagged far behind conventional manufacturing in the number of DNA sequences they can produce simultaneously.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
"That is why enzymatic synthesis in water can matter. If far more than 64 sequences can be synthesized in parallel, it could offer an environmentally friendly route toward writing DNA at very large scale."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 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
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
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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