enzymatic

adjective

en·​zy·​mat·​ic ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce enzymatic (audio)
variants or less commonly enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
enzymatically adverb
or less commonly enzymically

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However, most commercial enzymatic cleansers are mild enough for all types of materials (including wool). Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 Sherman said maggots are cheaper than a type of ointment commonly used to clean wounds, called an enzymatic debrider. Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026 Obviously, many of the proteins in the ribosome have critical enzymatic activities. ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026 Spot-treating with enzymatic cleaners can help extend the insert's lifespan while keeping odors and stains in check. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enzymatic

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enzymatic was in 1900

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“Enzymatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enzymatic. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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enzymatic

adjective
en·​zy·​mat·​ic ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce enzymatic (audio)
variants also enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
enzymatically adverb
also enzymically

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