zymo-
- a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words: zymology.
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Also especially before a vowel, zym-.
Origin of zymo-
combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven
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zymo-
before a vowel zym-
- indicating fermentationzymology
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Word Origin
from Greek zumē leaven
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zymo-
- Fermentation:zymogenic.
- Enzyme:zymogram.
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