noun
- plural of biocatalysis; the acceleration of biochemical reactions by biological catalysts such as enzymes
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- Biocatalyses in living cells enable rapid metabolic reactions at body temperature.
- The study of biocatalyses helps researchers understand how enzymes speed up chemical transformations.
- Industrial applications of biocatalyses have revolutionized pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Biocatalyses are essential for breaking down nutrients in the digestive system.
- Scientists investigate various biocatalyses to develop more efficient green chemistry processes.