Alternative form of zymo-

(biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide.

fermentation.

(biochemistry) A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.

(chemistry, obsolete) A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin; later called vegetable fibrin, vegetable albumin, or gluten casein.

(chemistry) Pertaining to, or produced by, fermentation

A ferment. / (obsolete, medicine) The morbific principle of a zymotic disease.

(zymurgy) One who is skilled in zymology, or in the fermentation of liquors.

(biology) One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene.

An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation.