enzymatic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of enzymatic
First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Instead of relying on the solvent intensive chemical process commonly used to manufacture synthetic DNA, the device uses a water based enzymatic approach.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Scientists have been exploring enzymatic DNA synthesis as a gentler alternative because it uses water and more closely resembles the way living cells naturally build DNA.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
"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
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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