zymolytic
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Zymolytic — Zymolysis y*mol y*sis, n. [NL. See {Zyme}, and {Lysis}.] (Physiol. Chem.) The action of enzymes, such as digestion or fermentation; also, the changes produced by such action. {Zy mo*lyt ic}, a. [Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zymolytic — adjective of or relating to or causing fermentation • Syn: ↑zymotic • Pertains to noun: ↑zymosis, ↑zymosis (for: ↑zymotic) • Derivationally related forms: ↑zymolys … Useful english dictionary
zymolysis — zymolytic /zuy meuh lit ik/, adj. /zuy mol euh sis/, n. Biochem. the digestive and fermentative action of enzymes. [1885 90; ZYMO + LYSIS] * * * … Universalium
zymolysis — noun a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol • Syn: ↑zymosis, ↑fermentation, ↑fermenting, ↑ferment • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary
zymolysis — [zī mäl′ə sis] n. [ModL: see ZYMO & LYSIS] Biochem. 1. the fermentative action of enzymes 2. fermentation or other changes resulting from this zymolytic [zī΄mə lit′ik] adj … English World dictionary
fermenting — noun a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol • Syn: ↑zymosis, ↑zymolysis, ↑fermentation, ↑ferment • Derivationally related forms:… … Useful english dictionary