enzyme
noun [C] /ˈen.zaɪm/Definition
› any of a group of chemical substances that are produced by living cells and cause particular chemical reactions to happen while not being changed themselves: An enzyme in the saliva of the mouth starts the process of breaking down the food.Animal biochemistryPlant biochemistry
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