ENZYME Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word enzyme. (close relations)
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biocatalyst | nounn | |||||||
noun • a biochemical catalyst such as an enzyme | ||||||||
biologic | nounn | |||||||
adjective • pertaining to biology or to life and living things | ||||||||
catalyst | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • something that causes an important event to happen | ||||||||
ferment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • a substance capable of bringing about fermentation • a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol verb • be in an agitated or excited state • work up into agitation or excitement • cause to undergo fermentation • go sour or spoil | ||||||||
protein | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes | ||||||||
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exoenzyme | nounn | |||||||
noun • Any enzyme, generated by a cell, that functions outside of that cell. | ||||||||
biotechnological | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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