# enzymatic

/ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk/ (US) · /ˌɛnzɪmˈætɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enzymatic
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

relating to enzymes, which are special proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in your body. You use this to describe processes that happen because of these helpers.

For teachers: relating to or caused by enzymes. Often used in biological or biochemical contexts to describe catalytic processes.

## Examples

- The body uses enzymatic reactions to break down food.
- The cleaning product relies on enzymatic action to break down tough stains and proteins on the carpet.
- While some chemical reactions require high temperatures to proceed, enzymatic processes occur efficiently at the relatively low temperatures found within living organisms.

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