dezymotize

/dɛzɪməˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or eliminate the enzyme (zyme) from a substance or mixture.

“The process of dezymotizing the beer helped preserve its flavor for longer periods of time.”

2. noun

the act or process of dezymotizing something.

“The dezymotization of the pharmaceuticals was a crucial step in their production.”

Synonyms

  • zymase inhibition
  • zymolysis

Antonyms

  • enzymatic activation
  • zymogenesis