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