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

18 April 2025

GROIN

(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals


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Coffee Trivia

An article published in Harvard Menโ€™s Health Watch in 2012 shows heavy coffee drinkers live longer. The researchers examined data from 400,000 people and found out that men who drank six or more coffee cups per day had a 10% lower death rate.

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