Zymase

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An enzyme complex present in yeast and higher organisms that catalyses glycolysis, converting sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

“The brewer added zymase-rich yeast to the wort to initiate the fermentation process.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

zy·mase

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Synonyms

glycolytic enzymefermentation enzyme

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Wordle

Ends in -ASE, the standard suffix for enzyme names, Z opener distinguishes this from other biochemical -ASE words

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Scrabble

Z (10 pts) plus Y (4 pts) gives ZYMASE 20 base points, a biochemistry term that rewards specialist vocabulary knowledge

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “zymase”.

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