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There is 1 meaning of the word
Enzyme.
Enzyme - as a noun
Any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- ada
- adenosine deaminase
- amylase
- cholinesterase
- coagulase
- collagenase
- complement
- catalase
- cyclooxygenase
- decarboxylase
- de-iodinase
- disaccharidase
- elastase
- enterokinase
- histaminase
- hyaluronidase
- hyazyme
- spreading factor
- isomerase
- kinase
- lipase
- lysozyme
- muramidase
- mao
- monoamine oxidase
- nitrogenase
- nuclease
- oxidase
- oxidoreductase
- papain
- beta-lactamase
- penicillinase
- pepsin
- pepsinogen
- phosphatase
- fibrinolysin
- plasmin
- polymerase
- peptidase
- protease
- proteinase
- proteolytic enzyme
- reductase
- chymosin
- rennin
- secretase
- streptodornase
- streptokinase
- sod
- superoxide dismutase
- telomerase
- transferase
- trypsin
- urease
- zymase
- convertase
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Example Sentences
"Amylase is an enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates."
"The enzyme lactase breaks down lactose into simpler sugars."
"Protease is an enzyme that aids in the digestion of proteins."
"Pepsin is a gastric enzyme involved in the breakdown of proteins in the stomach."
"The enzyme rennet is commonly used in cheese production."
Word Game Points
Is ENZYME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, enzyme is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENZYME has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is ENZYME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, enzyme is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENZYME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is ENZYME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, enzyme is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENZYME has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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