/'enzaɪm; `ɛnzaɪm/
n (chemistry 化)
1 organic chemical substance that is formed in living cells and assists chemical changes (eg in digestion) without being changed itself 酶; 酵素.
2 similar substance produced artificially for use in detergents, etc 人造酶（用于清洁剂等）
*Washing powders containing enzymes are said to remove stains more efficiently. 据说含有人造酶的洗衣粉去污力强.

n[C]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: German;Origin: enzym, from Greek zyme 'substance that makes a flour-and-water mixture swell']
a chemical substance that is produced in a plant or animal, and helps chemical changes to take place in the plant or animal