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enzymatic treatment

[/ˌɛnzaɪˈmætɪk ˈtriːtmənt/]
nounpl: enzymatic treatments
tratamento enzimático
1. A therapeutic or industrial process using enzymes to break down, modify, or process substances
Enzymatic treatment of wastewater can effectively remove pollutants.
O tratamento enzimático de águas residuais pode remover efetivamente poluentes.
2. Medical procedure involving the application of enzymes to dissolve or digest tissue
The doctor recommended enzymatic treatment to remove the dead tissue from the wound.
O médico recomendou tratamento enzimático para remover o tecido morto da ferida.
3. Industrial process using enzymes to improve textile, food, or biochemical product properties
Enzymatic treatment of fabrics enhances their softness and durability.
O tratamento enzimático de tecidos melhora sua maciez e durabilidade.
Synonyms
enzyme therapyenzymatic processingenzyme-based treatment
Antonyms
chemical treatmentmechanical treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamento enzimático
Most common usage in medical and industrial contexts
Portugal
tratamento enzimático
Same usage as in Brazil; no regional variation
São Paulo
tratamento com enzimas
Alternative form, more colloquial in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

enzymatic digestion
enzyme-assisted treatment
biological enzyme treatment
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