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English words: zygotene to zzzs

118 English words, part 12 of 12 of the words starting with Z, A to Z. 4 have a page of their own.

English words zygotene to zzzs

  1. zygotene noun: The intimate pairing of homologous chromosomes during the synaptic stage of meiosis
  2. zygotenic adjective: Relating to zygotene.
  3. zygotic adjective: Of, pertaining to or existing as a zygote.
  4. zygotically adverb: By means of, or in terms of, zygosis.
  5. zygotoblast noun: An undeveloped sporozoan produced by multiple fission of a zygote
  6. zygotoid noun: The product of the union of gametoids, analogous to a zygote.
  7. zygotomere noun: sporoblast
  8. zygotospore noun: A zygotic spore of some red algae
  9. -zygous adjective, suffix: Having or originating from a specified state as a result of conditions in the zygote stage of development.
  10. zygozoospore noun: A spore formed by the union of several zoospores.
  11. zykaite noun: A dull, soft, translucent greyish-white mineral consisting of arsenic, hydrogen, iron, sulfur and oxygen.
  12. Zyla proper noun: A surname from Polish.
  13. zylofuramine noun: A stimulant drug developed in the 1960s.
  14. zylon noun: A synthetic polymer material, a range of thermoset liquid-crystalline polyoxazole developed in the 1980s.
  15. Zylstra proper noun: A surname from West Frisian.
  16. zym- prefix: Alternative form of zymo- (before a vowel).
  17. zymad noun: The organism responsible for a zymotic or infectious disease; the contagium vivum.
  18. zymase noun: Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide.
  19. Zymbelstern noun: Alternative form of Zimbelstern.
  20. zyme noun /zaɪm/: A ferment.
  21. zymic adjective: Pertaining to, or produced by, fermentation.
  22. zymin noun: An enzyme, especially one used medicinally.
  23. zymo- prefix /ˈzaɪmə(ʊ)/: Fermentation; fermentational.
  24. zymo-xyl noun: A Partchian xylophone augmented with everyday articles such as bottles and hubcaps.
  25. zymocarpus noun: refers to a genus of tropical American plants of the family Cucurbitaceae
  26. zymocidal adjective: Capable of killing yeast.
  27. zymocide noun: One who kills yeast.
  28. zymocin noun: A chitinase toxin present in yeast
  29. zymodeme noun: A group of parasites with the same isoenzymes
  30. zymogen noun: A proenzyme, or enzyme precursor, which requires a biochemical change (i.e. hydrolysis) to become an active form of the enzyme.
  31. zymogene noun: One of a physiological group of globular bacteria that produce fermentations of diverse nature; – distinguished from pathogene.
  32. zymogenesis noun: The transformation of a zymogen into an enzyme
  33. zymogenic adjective: Pertaining to, or formed by, a zymogene.
  34. zymogenicity noun: The state or condition of being zymogenic.
  35. zymogenous adjective: Causing fermentation.
  36. zymogram noun /ˈzaɪmə(ʊ)ɡɹam/: A strip of electrophoretic material on which enzymes are visibly separated through histochemical methods (e.g. by zone electrophoresis).
  37. zymograph noun: An image produced by zymography.
  38. zymographic adjective: Of or pertaining to zymography.
  39. zymographically adverb: In terms of zymography.
  40. zymography noun: A form of electrophoresis used in the study of enzyme activity.
  41. zymohexase noun: aldolase
  42. zymohydrolysis noun: Fermentation induced by the absorption of water.
  43. zymoid adjective: Resembling a zymin or ferment (enzyme)
  44. zymolase noun: Alternative form of zymolyase.
  45. zymolectin noun: A lectin present in yeast.
  46. zymologic adjective: Of or pertaining to zymology; zymological.
  47. zymological adjective: Of or pertaining to zymology; zymologic.
  48. zymologist noun: One who is skilled in zymology, or in the fermentation of liquors.
  49. zymology noun /zaɪˈmɒləd͡ʒi/: The chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking; zymurgy.
  50. zymolyase noun: A commercial enzyme preparation that lyses the cell walls of yeast cells.
  51. zymolysis noun /zaɪˈmɒlɪsɪs/: The action of enzymes in breaking down organic substances during fermentation
  52. zymolytic adjective: Causing fermentation
  53. zymom noun: Alternative form of zymome.
  54. zymome noun: A glutinous substance, insoluble in alcohol, resembling legumin.
  55. zymometer noun: An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in...
  56. zymophagy noun: Autophagy of zymogen granules.
  57. zymophore noun: The active part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function.
  58. zymophoric adjective: Relating to a zymophore.
  59. zymophosphate noun: A catalyst that aids in the digestion of sugars.
  60. zymophyte noun /ˈzaɪmə(ʊ)faɪt/: A fermentation produced by bacteria, yeasts or similar micro-organisms.
  61. zymoplastic adjective: That converts a substance (such as a proenzyme) into an enzyme
  62. zymoprotein noun: A protein that acts as an enzyme or a coenzyme in a biochemical reaction.
  63. zymosan noun: an insoluble carbohydrate, obtained from the cell walls of yeast, used in the bioassay of blood serum
  64. zymoscope noun: Synonym of zymometer.
  65. zymose noun: invertin
  66. zymosimeter noun: An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in...
  67. zymosis noun: A fermentation
  68. zymosterol noun: A cholesterol intermediate.
  69. zymosterone noun: The steroid ketone cholesta-8(9),24-dien-3-one related to zymosterol
  70. zymosthenic adjective: Tending to strengthen the activity of an enzyme.
  71. zymotechnic adjective: Relating to zymotechnics.
  72. zymotechnical adjective: Relating to zymotechnics.
  73. zymotechnics noun: The applied science and technology of fermentation.
  74. zymotechnological adjective: Relating to zymotechnics.
  75. zymotechnologist noun: One who studies zymotechnics.
  76. zymotechnology noun: Synonym of zymotechnics.
  77. zymotechny noun: Synonym of zymotechnics.
  78. zymotherapy noun: therapy based on naturally-occurring enzymes
  79. zymotic adjective /zaɪˈmɒtɪk/: Of or causing fermentation.
  80. zymotically adverb: In a zymotic manner, infectiously.
  81. zymotics noun: zymotic diseases collectively
  82. zymotoxic adjective: Denoting that group of the complement to which its solvent properties are due, in accordance with the supposition that it may be of ferment nature.
  83. zymotype noun: A type (typically of an enzyme) produced by fermentation
  84. zymoxin noun: A chimeric toxin that has been engineered by the addition of zymogens
  85. zymurgic adjective: Relating to zymurgy.
  86. zymurgical adjective: Relating to zymurgy.
  87. zymurgist noun: One who studies or practices zymurgy; a knowledgeable brewer.
  88. zymurgy noun /ˈzaɪˌmɜːd͡ʒi/: Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).
  89. Zyn noun /zɪn/: An individual Zyn nicotine pouch.
  90. Zynfluencer noun: An influencer who promotes the consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches.
  91. Zynning noun: The consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches.
  92. Zyprexa proper noun: A trade name for the drug olanzapine.
  93. Zyrenian noun: Alternative form of Zyrian.
  94. Zyrian noun: A member of the Komi people.
  95. Zyryan noun: Alternative form of Zyrian.
  96. zythepsary noun: A brewery.
  97. zythological adjective: Relating to the science or research of zythology.
  98. zythology noun /zaɪˈθɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/: The study of beer and beer-brewing.
  99. zythophile noun: A person who loves beer.
  100. zythophilia noun: The love of beer.
  101. zythophilic adjective: Exhibiting zythophilia; fond of beer.
  102. zythophobe noun: A person who dislikes or fears beer, or anything related.
  103. zythophobia noun: The hatred or fear of beer.
  104. zythophobic adjective: Having a hatred or fear of beer.
  105. zythos noun: Synonym of zythum (“ancient kind of beer”).
  106. zythozymase noun: An enzyme in yeast, also found in certain fungi.
  107. zythum noun /ˈzaɪθəm/: An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer.
  108. Zyuganov proper noun: A surname
  109. Zyuganovism noun: The form of present-day Russian Communism advocated by Gennady Zyuganov and his party.
  110. Zyx proper noun: An ancient region located on the northern slopes of the Western Caucasus.
  111. zyxin noun: A certain zinc-binding phosphoprotein, or the gene which produces it
  112. zyzzyva noun /ˈzɪzɪvə/: A tropical American weevil of the genus Zyzzyva.
  113. ZZ plant noun: The aroid plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia.
  114. -zza suffix: Forms nicknames, especially of personal names.
  115. zzxjoanw noun /ʃɔː/: A fictitious Maori word, supposedly meaning drum, fife, or conclusion.
  116. Zzyzx proper noun /ˈzaɪ.zɪks/: A settlement in San Bernardino County, California, United States.
  117. zzz interjection, verb [zːːː]: A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.
  118. zzzs noun, verb /ziːz/: Sleep.

Part 11 · English words: Z

Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0): each word's first meaning. A word with a page of its own links to it; for the rest, this line is PlainSpell's entry. Total under Z: 3,418 words, in 12 parts.