enzymatic
adjective
en·zy·mat·ic
ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik 
variants
or less commonly enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
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The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two minutes of chewing—thanks to the mechanical action, rather than the enzymatic properties of saliva—reaching 94 percent within eight minutes.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
What To Do: Use a stiff drain brush and enzymatic drain cleaner to clear out sludge.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Genetic And Enzymatic Variability Populations in different geographic regions have distinct genetic predispositions and enzymatic tendencies due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that impact drug metabolism, disease prevalence and treatment responses.
—Sanjay Juneja, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Energy production: Magnesium is required for glycolysis and energy production (glycolysis is the pathway in which energy is formed from the breakdown of glucose)
Glucose control: Magnesium is needed for the enzymatic reactions that work to manage glucose levels.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
What To Do: Use a stiff drain brush and enzymatic drain cleaner to clear out sludge.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Genetic And Enzymatic Variability Populations in different geographic regions have distinct genetic predispositions and enzymatic tendencies due to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that impact drug metabolism, disease prevalence and treatment responses.
—Sanjay Juneja, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Energy production: Magnesium is required for glycolysis and energy production (glycolysis is the pathway in which energy is formed from the breakdown of glucose)
Glucose control: Magnesium is needed for the enzymatic reactions that work to manage glucose levels.
—Jennifer Lefton, Ms, Rd/n, Cnsc, Fand, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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enzymatic
adjective
en·zy·mat·ic
ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik
variants
also enzymic
: of, relating to, or produced by an enzyme
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