zymichttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zymic_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezymic, adj.
First published 1921; not fully revised

† zymicadjective

Chemistry. Obsolete.
  1. 1817–26
    Pertaining to or connected with fermentation; formerly applied to a supposed acid (afterwards shown to be impure lactic acid) obtained by fermentation of starchy substances.
    1. 1817
      Of Zumic Acid. I give this name to an acid recently discovered by M. Braconnot.
      T. Thomson, System of Chemistry (ed. 5) vol. II. 189
    2. 1826
      W. Henry, Elements of Chemistry vol. II. 241.

zymic, adj. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

zymic, adj. was last modified in March 2025.