DIASTASE


Meaning of DIASTASE in English

ˈdīəˌstās noun

( -s )

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

1. : amylase ; especially : a mixture of amylases obtained usually as a yellowish white amorphous powder from malt and used chiefly in desizing textiles and converting starch to maltose

2. : enzyme

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