enzyme

French

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) enzyme

Etymology

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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