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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
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Derived Forms

  • zymologic, adjective
  • zyˈmologist, noun
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Other Words From

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

Origin of zymology1

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

Zymogen′ic; Zy′moid, like a ferment; Zymolog′ic, -al, pertaining to zymology.

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