Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z zymocide One who kills yeast. zymocin A chitinase toxin present in yeast zymodeme A group of parasites with the same isoenzymes zymogen A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme. zymogene One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; — distinguished from pathogene. zymogenesis The transformation of a zymogen into an enzyme zymogenic Pertaining to, or formed by, a zymogene. zymogenicity The state or condition of being zymogenic. zymogenous Causing fermentation. zymogram A strip of electrophoretic material on which enzymes are visibly separated through histochemical methods (e.g. by zone electrophoresis). zymograph An image produced by zymography. zymographic Of or pertaining to zymography. zymographically In terms of zymography. zymography A form of electrophoresis used in the study of enzyme activity. zymohexase aldolase Zymohiria A city in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. zymohydrolysis Fermentation induced by the absorption of water. zymoid Resembling a zymin or ferment (enzyme) zymolectin A lectin present in yeast. zymologic Of or pertaining to zymology; zymological. zymological Of or pertaining to zymology; zymologic. zymologist One who is skilled in zymology, or in the fermentation of liquors. zymology The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy. zymolyase A commercial enzyme preparation that lyses the cell walls of yeast cells. zymolysis The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation zymolytic Causing fermentation zymome A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin. zymometer An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation. zymophagy Autophagy of zymogen granules. zymophore The active part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function. zymophoric Relating to a zymophore. zymophosphate A catalyst that aids in the digestion of sugars. zymophyte A fermentation produced by bacteria, yeasts or similar micro-organisms. zymoplastic That converts a substance (such as a proenzyme) into an enzyme zymoprotein A protein that acts as an enzyme or a coenzyme in a biochemical reaction. zymosan an insoluble carbohydrate, obtained from the cell walls of yeast, used in the bioassay of blood serum zymoscope Synonym of zymometer. zymose invertin zymosimeter An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation. zymosis A fermentation zymosterol A cholesterol intermediate. zymosterone The steroid ketone cholesta-8(9),24-dien-3-one related to zymosterol zymosthenic Tending to strengthen the activity of an enzyme. zymotechnic Relating to zymotechnics. zymotechnical Relating to zymotechnics. zymotechnics The applied science and technology of fermentation. zymotechnological Relating to zymotechnics. zymotechnologist One who studies zymotechnics. zymotechnology Synonym of zymotechnics. zymotechny Synonym of zymotechnics. zymotherapy therapy based on naturally-occurring enzymes zymotic Of or causing fermentation. zymotically In a zymotic manner, infectiously. zymotics zymotic diseases collectively zymotoxic Denoting that group of the complement to which its solvent properties are due, in accordance with the supposition that it may be of ferment nature. zymotype A type (typically of an enzyme) produced by fermentation zymoxin A chimeric toxin that has been engineered by the addition of zymogens zymurgic Relating to zymurgy. zymurgical Relating to zymurgy. zymurgist One who studies or practices zymurgy; a knowledgeable brewer. zymurgy Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”). Zyn An individual Zyn nicotine pouch. Zynfluencer An influencer who promotes the consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches. Zynning The consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches. Zynternet An online subculture associated with sports betting, frat culture, college sports, and consuming Zyn (a brand of tobacco-free snus). Zyphe A language that is part of the Sino-Tibetan language family. Zyprexa A trade name for the drug olanzapine. Zyrian A member of the Komi people. Zyryanka An urban-type settlement in Sakha, Russia. Zys A surname. Zysk A surname from Polish. Zyskowski A surname from Polish. zythepsary A brewery. zythological Relating to the science or research of zythology. zythology The study of beer and beer-brewing. zythophile A person who loves beer. zythophilia The love of beer. zythophilic Exhibiting zythophilia; fond of beer. zythophobe A person who dislikes or fears beer, or anything related. zythophobia The hatred or fear of beer. zythophobic Having a hatred or fear of beer. zythos Synonym of zythum (“ancient kind of beer”). zythozymase An enzyme in yeast, also found in certain fungi. zythum An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer. Zytkow A surname from Polish Zyuganov A surname Zyuganovism The form of present-day Russian Communism advocated by Gennady Zyuganov and his party. Zywicki A surname from Polish. Zyx An ancient region located on the northern slopes of the Western Caucasus. zyxin A certain zinc-binding phosphoprotein, or the gene which produces it zyzzyva A tropical American weevil of the genus Zyzzyva. zzxjoanw A fictitious Maori word, supposedly meaning drum, fife, or conclusion. Zzyzx A settlement in San Bernardino County, California, United States. zzz A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep. zzzs Sleep.