enzyme — meaning in English

English meaning

• catalyst noun In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
• enzyme noun A protein produced by living cells that speeds up a specific chemical reaction in the body without being used up itself.

Senses

enzyme is used for these senses in English:

• catalyst (figurative) Something that encourages progress or change.

catalyst — full definition

1. noun In chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up itself.
2. noun A person or event that triggers significant change.

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