enzymology
noun
en·zy·mol·o·gy
ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmä-lə-jē 
-zə-
: a branch of biochemistry that deals with the properties, activity, and significance of enzymes
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In the kitchen, transglutaminase — also known as meat glue — is a compelling example of enzymology.
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enzymology
noun
en·zy·mol·o·gy
ˌen-ˌzī-ˈmäl-ə-jē, -zə-
plural enzymologies
: a branch of biochemistry dealing with enzymes, their nature, activity, and significance
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