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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Crucially, these components are processed without enzymatic manipulation, keeping the procedure compliant with U.S. FDA minimal manipulation guidelines — an important distinction for a field where regulatory boundaries are closely watched. Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Founded in Italy by Alfonso Gautieri, Rossella Castagna and Emilio Parisini, the system focuses on enzymatic depolymerisation as a pathway to recycle polyester into virgin-equivalent inputs. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 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 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 23 Apr. 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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