Definition

Noun: - A biochemical process in which an agent, typically an enzyme, causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances. This term is often used specifically to refer to the anaerobic breakdown of sugars into simpler molecules like alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Examples of Usage

• The zymolysis of glucose by yeast is fundamental to the production of beer and bread.
• Scientists studied the rate of zymolysis in the fruit extract to understand its fermentation potential.

Advanced Usage

• Industrial Zymolysis: Refers to the controlled use of fermentation processes in biotechnology and manufacturing.
  • The company specializes in industrial zymolysis for producing biofuels.

Variants and Related Words

• Zymolytic (adjective): Relating to or causing zymolysis.
  • The zymolytic activity of the enzyme was measured.
• Fermentation (noun): A more common synonym, especially for the anaerobic breakdown of sugars.
• Enzymolysis (noun): A closely related term emphasizing breakdown by enzymes.

Synonyms

• Fermentation
• Enzymatic digestion
• Anaerobic digestion (in specific contexts)

Related Phrases

• To undergo zymolysis: Describes a substance being broken down by this process.
  • The mash must undergo zymolysis before distillation.

Noun

1. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol