enzymolysis

[ en-zahy-mol-uh-sis, -zi- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. the decomposition of a chemical compound catalyzed by the presence of an enzyme.

enzymolysis

/ ˌɛnzaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs; ˌɛnzaɪməˈlɪtɪk /

noun

1. a biochemical decomposition, such as a fermentation, that is catalysed by an enzyme

Derived Forms

• enzymolytic, adjective

Other Words From

• en·zy·mo·lyt·ic [en-z, uh, -m, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enzymolysis¹

enzyme + -o- + -lysis