zymolysis

zy·mol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-mol-uh-sis]
- /zaɪˈmɒl ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zahy-mol-uh-sis]
- /zaɪˈmɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of zymolysis word

noun zymolysis the digestive and fermentative action of enzymes. 1
noun zymolysis (chemistry) The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation. 1
noun zymolysis the process of fermentation 0
noun zymolysis the fermentative action of enzymes 0
noun zymolysis fermentation or other changes resulting from this 0

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Origin of zymolysis

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; zymo- + -lysis

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zymolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

zymolysis usage trend in Literature

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