enzyme

see definition of enzyme

as incatalyst

as inleavening
as inferment

Synonyms for enzyme

noun something which incites activity

Antonyms for enzyme

ferment

noun. substance causing chemicals to split into simpler substances

Word Origin & History

1881, as a biochemical term, from German Enzym, coined 1878 by German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne (1837-1900), from Modern Greek enzymos "leavened," from en "in" (see en- (2)) + zyme "leaven" (see zymurgy).

Example Sentences for enzyme

If the products are removed, the action will continue, if the enzyme is not destroyed.

The enzyme must be specific for the protein since these differ in constitution.

By adding the enzyme maltase from yeast to a forty per cent.

Here a similar action is caused by an enzyme called ptyalin.

This exchange appears to be aided by the presence of an enzyme in the lung tissues.

You think this enzyme, or whatever it is, has something to do with it?

It is not destroyed by any of the enzyme solutions which I have tried.

There is no known explanation for this type of activation of the enzyme.

The part containing a substance that inactivated its enzyme system.

This is usually accomplished by an enzyme which is secreted by a ferment.

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Antonyms for enzyme

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catalysts

ferment

leavening

Synonyms for enzyme

catalyst