Word: zymolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zy
mol
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sis
Definition: The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation
Morphemes:
Affix: zymo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fermentation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: leaven
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: dissolving
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process