Enzymatic

/ˌɛn.zaɪˈmæt.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to, produced by, or involving enzymes.

The enzymatic activity in the cells is crucial for metabolic processes.

Characterized by or exhibiting the action of enzymes.

The enzymatic breakdown of carbohydrates begins in the mouth with saliva.

Involving biochemical reactions that are facilitated by enzymes.

Enzymatic reactions are essential in biochemical pathways for energy production.

Describing a process that occurs due to the action of enzymes.

The enzymatic reaction was monitored using spectrophotometry.

Pertaining to enzymes in terms of their structure or function.

The study focused on the enzymatic properties of various proteases.

Derived from the word 'enzyme' combined with the suffix '-atic'.

enzymatic reaction

A biochemical reaction facilitated by an enzyme.

enzymatic activity

The measure of how active an enzyme is during a reaction.

enzyme

A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up a biochemical reaction.

catalysis

The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst.

Referring to something that works efficiently, like an enzyme.

That process was so enzymatic; it just sped things up effortlessly!