zymase

zy·mase

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [zahy-meys]
- /ˈzaɪ meɪs/
- /zˈaɪmeɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-meys]
- /ˈzaɪ meɪs/

Definitions of zymase word

noun zymase the complex of enzymes obtained from yeast, also occurring in bacteria and other organisms, that acts in alcoholic fermentation and other forms of glycolysis. 1
noun zymase (enzyme) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyzes the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide. 1
noun zymase a mixture of enzymes that is obtained as an extract from yeast and causes fermentation in sugars 0
noun zymase an enzyme, present in yeast, that promotes fermentation by breaking down glucose and some other carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide 0
noun zymase (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyzes the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide. 0

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Origin of zymase

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < French < Greek zȳ́m(ē) leaven + French -ase -ase

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zymase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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