Nonenzymatic (Adjective)
Meaning
Not relating to or produced by enzymes; "nonenzymatic systems".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Nonenzymatic antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting the body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
- The researchers developed a nonenzymatic fuel cell that relied on chemical reactions to generate electricity.
- A nonenzymatic browning reaction occurs when amino acids and reducing sugars are exposed to heat, resulting in the formation of new flavor compounds.
- The scientist's study focused on nonenzymatic glycation, a process by which glucose molecules bind to proteins without the aid of enzymes.
- The experimental design used nonenzymatic systems to determine the kinetic parameters of the chemical reactions taking place.