English Words: Z

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zymophosphatenoun

A catalyst that aids in the digestion of sugars.

zymophytenoun

A fermentation produced by bacteria, yeasts or similar micro-organisms.

zymoplasticadj

That converts a substance (such as a proenzyme) into an enzyme

zymoproteinnoun

A protein that acts as an enzyme or a coenzyme in a biochemical reaction.

zymoscopenoun

Synonym of zymometer.

zymosenoun

invertin

zymosimeternoun

An instrument for ascertaining the degree of fermentation occasioned by the mixture of different liquids, and the degree of heat which they acquire in fermentation.

zymosisnoun

A fermentation; hence, an analogous process by which an infectious disease is believed to be developed.

zymosterolnoun

A cholesterol intermediate.

zymotechnicaladj

Relating to zymotechnics.

zymotechnicsnoun

The applied science and technology of fermentation.

zymotechnologicaladj

Relating to zymotechnics.

zymotechnologistnoun

One who studies zymotechnics.

zymotechnologynoun

Synonym of zymotechnics.

zymotherapynoun

therapy based on naturally-occurring enzymes

zymoticadj

Of or causing fermentation.

zymoticallyadv

In a zymotic manner, infectiously.

zymotoxicadj

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.

zymotypenoun

A type (typically of an enzyme) produced by fermentation

zymurgicadj

Relating to zymurgy.

zymurgicaladj

Relating to zymurgy.

zymurgistnoun

One who studies or practices zymurgy; a knowledgeable brewer.

zymurgynoun

Synonym of zymology (“the chemistry of fermentation with yeasts, especially the science involved in beermaking and winemaking”).

Zynname

A brand of tobacco-free snus (nicotine pouches) originating from Sweden.

Zynfluencernoun

An influencer who promotes the consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches.

Zynningnoun

The consumption of Zyn nicotine pouches.

Zynternetname

An online subculture associated with sports betting, frat culture, college sports, and consuming Zyn (a brand of tobacco-free snus).

Zyphename

A language that is part of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Zyrianname

A Finnic language spoken by the Komi people.

Zyskname

A surname from Polish.

Zyskowskiname

A surname from Polish.

zythepsarynoun

A brewery.

zythologynoun

The study of beer and beer-brewing.

zythophilenoun

A person who loves beer.

zythumnoun

An unfermented kind of Egyptian malt beer.

Zytkowname

A surname from Polish

Zyuganovismnoun

The form of present-day Russian Communism advocated by Gennady Zyuganov and his party.

Zywickiname

A surname from Polish.

zyxinnoun

A certain zinc-binding phosphoprotein, or the gene which produces it

zyzzyvanoun

A tropical American weevil of the genus Zyzzyva.

ZZ plantnoun

The aroid plant Zamioculcas zamiifolia.

zzxjoanwnoun

A fictitious instrument, supposedly a type of Maori drum.

Zzyzxname

A settlement in San Bernardino County, California, United States.

zzzintj

A snoring sound, implying that somebody is asleep.

zzzsnoun

Sleep.

zálesíitenoun

A mineral of the mixite group.

zéphirenoun

A small dish of forcemeat, typically cooked in a mold and served with a rich sauce.

Zêkogname

A county of Huangnan, Qinghai, China.

Zêzerename

A river in Portugal

Zöllner illusionnoun

An optical illusion in which parallel lines are made to appear convergent or divergent by means of oblique intersections.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English alphabetical index for the letter Z contains 2,810 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 57 pages, and you are currently viewing page 56. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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