Antizymic
Definition
Preventing, halting, inhibiting, or neutralizing the fermentation process, enzyme (zyme) action, or the replication of fermentative microorganisms; a chemical substance or biological compound utilized as an antiseptic, industrial preservative, or specific enzyme inhibitor to prevent organic degradation or alteration of food and pharmaceutical products.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Antizymic
- Fermentation inhibitor
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective executing standard masculine and feminine variations. Functions as a neuter noun for chemical compound classifications. |
| Formation | Derived through biochemical prefixation, combining the oppositional modifier 'anti-' with the enzyme-related root 'zymic' (from Greek zyme). |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.zi.ˈmik] |
| Source | The Merck Index and International Glossary of Biochemical and Fermentation Standards |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Laboratorul a dezvoltat un conservant antizimic eficient care blochează fermentarea zaharurilor în sucurile naturale.
EN: The laboratory developed an efficient antizymic preservative that blocks the fermentation of sugars in natural juices.
RO: Acțiunea antizimică a acestui compus chimic oprește degradarea enzimatică a proteinelor din soluția biologică.
EN: The antizymic action of this chemical compound arrests the enzymatic degradation of proteins within the biological solution.
RO: Anumiți acizi organici acționează ca agenți antizimici naturali, fiind utilizați pe scară largă în industria alimentară.
EN: Certain organic acids act as natural antizymic agents, being widely used within the food industry.
Idioms & Phrases
Efect antizimic puternic / Powerful antizymic effect
RO: Capacitatea unei substanțe de a inactiva complet enzimele responsabile de declanșarea putrefacției.
EN: The capacity of a substance to completely inactivate the enzymes responsible for triggering putrefaction.
Substanță activă antizimică / Active antizymic substance
RO: Compus chimic care se leagă de situl activ al biocatalizatorilor, împiedicând descurgerea reacțiilor organice.
EN: A chemical compound binding to the active site of biocatalysts, preventing the progression of organic reactions.
Agent antizimic industrial / Industrial antizymic agent
RO: Aditiv adăugat în preparatele cosmetice sau alimentare pentru a le prelungi durata de valabilitate prin blocarea fermentelor.
EN: An additive appended to cosmetic or food preparations to extend their shelf life by blocking ferments.
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