Fermentation Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Fermentation Information and Meaning

See also ALCOHOL; BEER; WINE.

enzymology

the branch of biochemistry that studies enzym es. Also called zymology. —enzymologist, n.

zymetology

zymology.

zymogenesis

the process in which a zymogen becomes an enzyme, as in the fermentation process. —zymogenic, zymogenous, adj.

zymology

the branch of biochemistry that studies fermentation. Also called zymetology.

zymolysis

1. the fermentative action of enzymes.

2. fermentation and its resulting changes. —zymolytic, adj.

zymometer

a device for determining degrees of fermentation.

zymosis

fermentation. See also DISEASE and ILLNESS. —zymotic adj.

zymotechnics

the application of the principles of fermentation. Also zymotechny. —zymotechnic, adj.

zymotic

1. caused by or causing fermentation.

2. causing or referring to infectious diseases.

zymurgy

a branch of applied chemistry that studies fermentation processes, as in brewing.