ENZYME

enzyme

(noun) any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

enzyme (countable and uncountable, plural enzymes)

(biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.

(Christianity) leavened bread, as opposed to azyme

Source: Wiktionary


En"zyme, n. Etym: [Pref. en- (Gr. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: An unorganized or unformed ferment, in distinction from an organized or living ferment; a soluble, or chemical, ferment. Ptyalin, pepsin, diastase, and rennet are good examples of enzymes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

9 May 2025

RIGHT

(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”


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