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diastase

/ˈdaɪəsteɪz/

diastase noun: any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).

Noun

diastase (plural diastases)

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

diastase meaning in Tamil

diastase in Tamil

டையாஸ்ட்டேஸ், தயற்றேசு, தயத்தேசு

Forms of diastase

pluraldiastases

Origin of diastase

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

Words formed from diastase

Questions about diastase

What does diastase mean?
Diastase means any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).
What is diastase in Tamil?
Diastase in Tamil is டையாஸ்ட்டேஸ், தயற்றேசு, தயத்தேசு. See Diastase meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is diastase?
Diastase is a noun.
How do you pronounce diastase?
Diastase is pronounced /ˈdaɪəsteɪz/.
What is the plural of diastase?
The plural of diastase is diastases.

Words near diastase in the dictionary

  1. diasporoid
  2. diasporoids
  3. diasporous
  4. diastalsis
  5. diastaltic
  6. diastase
  7. diastases
  8. diastasic
  9. diastasis
  10. diastasis recti
  11. diastataxis

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