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zymology

zy·mol·o·gy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zahy-mol-uh-jee]
    • /zaɪˈmɒl ə dʒi/
    • /zaɪmˈɒlədʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zahy-mol-uh-jee]
    • /zaɪˈmɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of zymology word

  • noun zymology (formerly) the science dealing with fermentation and the action of enzymes; enzymology. 1
  • noun zymology (zymurgy) A treatise on the fermentation of liquors, or the doctrine of fermentation. 1
  • noun zymology the chemistry of fermentation 0
  • noun zymology the science dealing with fermentation 0
  • noun zymology The science of or knowledge concerning fermentation. 0

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Origin of zymology

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; zymo- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Zymology

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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zymology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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