zymolytic

/zɪməˈlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or causing lysis of cells by enzymes

“The zymolytic effects of the new medication were studied in a clinical trial.”

2. noun

a zymolytic enzyme or a substance that contains such an enzyme

“The zymolytic agents used in the experiment were found to have no side effects.”

Synonyms

  • enzymatic
  • lysing
  • zymolytic

Antonyms

  • anti-lytic
  • zymostatic