zymo-


  1. a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words: zymology.

Origin of zymo-

1
Combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven
  • Also especially before a vowel, zym-.

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British Dictionary definitions for zymo-

zymo-

combining form
  1. indicating fermentation: zymology

Origin of zymo-

1
from Greek zumē leaven

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