amyloclastic
|am-y-lo-clas-tic|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈklæstɪk/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈklæstɪk/
starch conversion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyloclastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and 'klastos' meant 'broken.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the scientific term 'amyloclastic' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'breaking down starch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the conversion of starch into sugar.
The amyloclastic activity of the enzyme was measured in the laboratory.
Synonyms
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