zymolysis

noun

a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances

Roots

zymezymo- · Greek · leaven, ferment lysislysis- · Greek · loosening, breakdown

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The word zymolysis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: zymo, from Greek zyme (“leaven, ferment”); and lysis, from Greek lysis (“loosening, breakdown”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.