zymo-
a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words: zymology.
Origin of zymo-
1Combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven
- Also especially before a vowel, zym-.
Words Nearby zymo-
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How to use zymo- in a sentence
In the zymo-technical industries the various species of yeast exhibit different actions during fermentations.
British Dictionary definitions for zymo-
zymo-
combining form
indicating fermentation: zymology
Origin of zymo-
1from Greek zumē leaven
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