coenzyme

noun

co·​en·​zyme (ˌ)kō-ˈen-ˌzīm 

: a thermostable nonprotein compound that forms the active portion of an enzyme system after combination with an apoenzyme

coenzymatic

(ˌ)kō-ˌen-zə-ˈma-tik 

-(ˌ)zī-

adjective

coenzymatically

(ˌ)kō-ˌen-zə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

-(ˌ)zī-

adverb

Examples of coenzyme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Biotin, also known as vitamin H, B-7, or coenzyme R, is part of the B-complex group of vitamins. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2024

The oil packs unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, like polyphenols and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). —Brittany Loggins, Health, 26 May 2024

Garden of Life Raw CoQ10 is packaged in a base of raw chia seed oil, and this unique lipid delivery system means that the coenzyme Q10 is absorbed at a higher rate. —Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024

Hyaluronic acid supplements also combine well with actives such as vitamin C or coenzyme Q10, which can help fight oxidative stress. 2. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing coenzyme

• acetyl coenzyme A
• coenzyme A
• coenzyme Q

Medical Definition

coenzyme

noun

co·​en·​zyme (ˈ)kō-ˈen-ˌzīm 

: a thermostable nonprotein compound that forms the active portion of an enzyme system after combination with an apoenzyme compare activator sense 1

coenzymatic

(ˌ)kō-ˌen-zə-ˈmat-ik, -(ˌ)zī- 

adjective

coenzymatically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb