diastase

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, separation).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdaɪəsteɪz/

Noun

diastase (plural diastases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylase

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