DIASTASE


Meaning of DIASTASE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdī-ə-ˌstās, -ˌstāz ]

noun

Etymology: French, from Greek diastasis separation, interval, from diistanai to separate, from dia- + histanai to cause to stand — more at stand

Date: 1838

1. : amylase ; especially : a mixture of amylases from malt

2. : enzyme

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