Where does “zymase” come from?
zymase (English) comes from English zyme, from Ancient Greek ζύμη, from Ancient Greek ζέω, from Proto-Indo-European yes- — to foam; to boil.
zymase (English): Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the...
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- Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the...
Ancestry of “zymase”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | zyme | A ferment; The morbific principle of a zymotic... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ζύμη | sourdough; leaven, beer yeast; yeast |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ζέω | to boil, seethe, bubble; to heat |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | yes- | to foam; to boil |