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zymolysis

/ziːˈmɒlɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does zymolysis mean?

noun

The process of breaking down or decomposing by the action of enzymes, especially in the presence of oxygen.

Example

"The zymolysis of the organic matter in the compost heap was accelerated by the addition of oxygen."

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