1. not involving or caused by enzymes
Usage: scientific; biochemistry

Examples

• The nonenzymatic browning of food occurs when proteins and sugars react at high temperatures.
• Researchers studied nonenzymatic glycation in diabetic patients.
• The reaction proceeded through a nonenzymatic pathway.
• Nonenzymatic antioxidants like vitamin C help protect cells from damage.
• The nonenzymatic breakdown of glucose was slower than expected.
• Scientists compared enzymatic and nonenzymatic methods of protein digestion.