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zymase

Pronunciation: /ˈzʌɪmeɪz/
Definition of zymase

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a mixture of enzymes obtained from yeast which catalyse the breakdown of sugars in alcoholic fermentation.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from Greek zumē 'leaven'

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