enzyme
Translation
enzyme
Examples
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
This enzyme acts as a catalyst in the reaction.
This enzyme acts as a catalyst in the reaction.
Grammar Patterns
an enzyme ((as sth.)) a biological catalyst that functions in a certain way This enzyme acts as a catalyst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catalyst, protein
Etymology
From German 'Enzym', from Greek 'en-' (in) + 'zymē' (leaven, yeast). Literally 'in yeast', as it was first discovered there.
Memory Tips
Think 'en-' (in) + 'zyme' sounding like 'time'. Enzymes work inside the body to speed up reactions, saving 'time'.