(n.) An unorganized or unformed ferment, in distinction from an organized or living ferment; a soluble, or chemical, ferment. Ptyalin, pepsin, diastase, and rennet are good examples of enzymes.

beta-amylase carbohydrase coenzyme deoxyribonuclease digestant digester digestive esterase holoenzyme insulinase lipase lipoxidase pepsin polynucleotidase protease proteolytic enzyme ribonuclease saccharase saccharifying enzyme