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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After decades of skin abuse, society moved on to different cleansing formats, like non-foaming gels, milky cleansers, and even enzymatic powders. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 Spray stains on your couch cushions or foam with an enzymatic cleaner that is designed to tackle urine (pet stores often sell these). Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 Unique to this cleanser is the brand’s Triple Exfoliation Complex, which combines physical (ultra-fine rice powder), chemical (mandelic acid), and enzymatic exfoliators (a five-fruit AHA blend) to polish skin without stripping it. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 13 Feb. 2026 Ground Turkey Protein: 25.3 grams per 3-ounce serving Ground turkey is a good source of B vitamins, like B6, which is needed for more than 100 enzymatic reactions in the body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enzymatic

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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 28 Feb. 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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