enzyme

English

/ˈɛn.zaɪm/

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.
  • (Christianity) leavened bread, as opposed to azyme

Etymology

Borrowed from German Enzym affix from Ancient Greek ἐν (in, into, on, in possession of, intra) + Ancient Greek ζύμη (leaven, sourdough).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ζύμη

Gloss

leaven, sourdough

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