Enzymes

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnˌzaɪm/

Enzymes (noun)

  1. A substance that helps speed up chemical reactions in living things.

Examples

  • An enzyme speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
  • An enzyme helps speed up chemical reactions in the body.

Common collocations: catalyze a reaction, biological process, enzyme activity

Synonyms of Enzymes

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Enzymes

  • An inhibitor slows down or stops a reaction, opposite of enzyme.