diastase
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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, “separation”).
Pronunciation
Noun
diastase (plural diastases)
- (biochemistry) Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).
Derived terms
Translations
enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose
French
Pronunciation
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Noun
diastase f (plural diastases)
Further reading
- “diastase”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé , 2012.