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zymase
zy·mase
[
z màyss,
z màyz
]
(
plural
zy·mas·es
)
noun
Definition:
enzyme that makes sugars ferment:
an enzyme or enzyme complex obtained from yeast that ferments sugars
[
Late 19th century. < Greek
zumē
"leaven" (see
zymo-
)
]
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