enzymatic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- enzymatically adverb
- enzymically adverb
Etymology
Origin of enzymatic
First recorded in 1895–1900; enzyme + -atic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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After measuring ethanol levels using an enzymatic assay, the team estimated daily alcohol intake for several nectar-feeding species based on their caloric needs.
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"But it can also inhibit the growth of several major antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs' and showed important enzymatic activities with important biotechnological potential."
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The newly identified genomes also revealed previously unknown protein groups, doubling the number of recognized enzymatic classes within these microbes.
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It appears in milk and other dairy products when lactose breaks down under heat or enzymatic activity, including during the production of yogurt, cheese, and kefir.
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Other approaches include sulphur-thermal-water inhalation and enzymatically liberated salmon oil, both of which lowered CRP levels and helped restore the lung's protective barrier.
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