zymoid

/ˈzaɪmɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a ferment or enzyme; having properties similar to those of a zyme.
    • The biologist described the reaction as zymoid because it mimicked fermentation.
    • Under the microscope, the particles appeared zymoid in structure.
    • The zymoid substance in the solution caused a slow chemical change.
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