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enzyme
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ẽˈzimɐ/en·zi·ma
Definition
1A protein that acts as a biological catalyst, speeding up specific chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
Usage examples
“Pepsin is an enzyme in the stomach that breaks down proteins.”
“Industrial processes often use enzymes to make chemical reactions more efficient.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
digestive enzymeliver enzymeenzymatic activityenzyme inhibitor