nonenzymatic
/ˌnɑnˌɛnzɪˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Not involving or caused by enzymes (proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things).
- Some food spoilage occurs through nonenzymatic processes like oxidation.
- Scientists studied nonenzymatic methods to break down pollutants in water.
- The browning of cut apples is a nonenzymatic reaction caused by oxygen.