adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A substance that prevents fermentation or decomposition.

Adjective

1. 1
   Preventing fermentation, decomposition, or similar enzyme activity.

Synonyms

All synonyms

antizymic

Etymology

From anti- + zymotic.

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