† zymicadj.
/ˈzʌɪmɪk//ˈzɪmɪk/ Chemistry. Obsolete.
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.
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1817 T. Thomson Syst. Chem. (ed. 5) II. 189 Of Zumic Acid. I give this name to an acid recently discovered by M. Braconnot.
1826 W. Henry Elem. Chem. II. 241.
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