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Topic: Science

zyme

IPA: /zaɪm/

KK: /zaɪm/

noun

Definition: A substance that causes fermentation or is involved in the process of fermentation.

Example: Yeast is a common zyme used in baking and brewing.

zymogen

IPA: /ˈzaɪməˌdʒɛn/

KK: /ˈzaɪməˌdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: A type of inactive protein that can be turned into an active enzyme by another enzyme or a specific process.

Example: The body produces zymogens that become active enzymes when needed for digestion.

zymogene

IPA: //ˈzaɪməˌdʒiːn//

KK: /ˈzaɪməˌdʒin/

noun

Definition: A type of globular bacteria that is involved in various fermentation processes.

Example: The zymogene plays a crucial role in the fermentation of certain foods.

zymogram

IPA: //ˈzaɪməɡræm//

KK: /ˈzaɪməˌɡræm/

noun

Definition: A strip or band used in a laboratory to show the pattern of enzymes after they have been separated by a method called electrophoresis.

Example: The scientist analyzed the zymogram to identify the different enzymes present in the sample.

zymology

IPA: /zaɪˈmɒlədʒi/

KK: /zaɪˈmɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of the chemical processes involved in fermentation, especially in brewing and baking.

Example: Zymology is essential for understanding how yeast works in beer production.

zymosan

IPA: //ˈzaɪməˌsæn//

KK: /ˈzaɪməˌsæn/

noun

Definition: A type of carbohydrate that comes from the cell walls of yeast and is often used in scientific tests related to the immune system.

Example: Researchers used zymosan to study its effects on immune responses in the laboratory.

zymosis

IPA: /zaɪˈmoʊsɪs/

KK: /zaɪˈmoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A process of fermentation or an infectious disease, particularly one caused by a fungus.

Example: The zymosis in the bread dough caused it to rise and develop a unique flavor.

zymotic

IPA: //zaɪˈmɒtɪk//

KK: /zɪˈmɒtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by infection, often associated with diseases that can spread from one person to another.

Example: The zymotic diseases can spread rapidly in crowded conditions.

zymurgy

IPA: /ˈzaɪmərdʒi/

KK: /ˈzaɪmərdʒi/

noun

Definition: This is a field of science that focuses on the processes of fermentation, especially in making beer and other alcoholic beverages.

Example: He studied zymurgy to learn more about the brewing process.

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