zymology

[ zahy-mol-uh-jee ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. (formerly) the science dealing with fermentation and the action of enzymes; enzymology.

zymology

/ zaɪˈmɒlədʒɪ; ˌzaɪməʊˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the chemistry of fermentation

Derived Forms

• zymologic, adjective
• zyˈmologist, noun

Other Words From

• zy·mo·log·ic [zahy-m, uh, -, loj, -ik], adjective
• zy·molo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of zymology¹

First recorded in 1745–55; zymo- + -logy

Example Sentences

Anyone with a passing interest in zymology would have been impressed.

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