zymo-

1. a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words:

   zymology.

zymo-

combining_form

1. indicating fermentation

   zymology

Word History and Origins

Origin of zymo-¹

Combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven

Word History and Origins

Origin of zymo-¹

from Greek zumē leaven

Example Sentences

In the zymo-technical industries the various species of yeast exhibit different actions during fermentations.

From Project Gutenberg