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/ziːm/ noun · British & US
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What does zyme mean?

noun

A substance that causes fermentation, especially in the production of beer or wine. A zyme is a type of enzyme that breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones.

Example

"The yeast produced a zyme that converted the sugars in the grape juice into ethanol."

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