Zimase
from belanda
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Standard
noun
kedokteran
Action
From belanda
Definition
An enzyme in yeast that breaks down starch.
Etymology
Borrowed from the Dutch 'zymase', rooted in the Greek 'zymē' (leaven). This scientific term entered Indonesian through biochemical literature during the colonial period to denote the complex enzyme that triggers the fermentation of sugar.
Semantic Category
Words that are primary base forms for verbs/actions (e.g., makan, lari).
Action