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zymo-
- a combining form meaning “ferment,” “leaven,” used in the formation of compound words:
zymology.
zymo-
combining_form
- indicating fermentation
zymology
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Word History and Origins
Origin of zymo-1
Combining form representing Greek zȳ́mē leaven
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Word History and Origins
Origin of zymo-1
from Greek zumē leaven
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Example Sentences
In the zymo-technical industries the various species of yeast exhibit different actions during fermentations.
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