enzymatic

adjective

en·​zy·​mat·​ic ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik 

variants or less commonly enzymic

en-ˈzī-mik 

: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme

enzymatically

ˌen-zə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

or less commonly enzymically

en-ˈzī-mi-k(ə-)lē 

Examples of enzymatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use an Enzymatic Cleaning Agent on Carpets To remove lingering pet odors from carpets, Welch recommends using enzymatic carpet cleaning agents that are safe for pets and specifically designed to address pet stains and odor issues. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026

Best known for its immune support, zinc’s benefits go far beyond that—it’s actually involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. —Brianna Peters, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2026

Plus, most other traditional technologies—think chemical, thermochemical, and enzymatic methods—have historically struggled to effectively process mixed-fiber textiles due to technical (and economic) limitations. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026

Try the ribeye, wet-aged in its own enzymatic juices, which allows for a tender steak. —Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enzymatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

enzymatic

adjective

en·​zy·​mat·​ic ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik 

variants also enzymic

en-ˈzī-mik 

: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme

enzymatically

ˌen-zə-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

also enzymically

en-ˈzī-mi-k(ə-)lē