diastase

From Ancient Greek διάστασις (diástasis, “separation”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈdaɪəsteɪz/

diastase (plural diastases)

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

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diastase f (plural diastases)

1. diastasis

• “diastase”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.