amylocoagulase
|am-y-lo-co-ag-u-lase|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈkoʊæɡjʊleɪs/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˈkəʊæɡjʊleɪs/
starch-curdling enzyme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylocoagulase' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amylon' meaning 'starch' and 'coagulum' meaning 'curdling'.
Historical Evolution
'Amylon' combined with 'coagulum' to form the modern English word 'amylocoagulase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an enzyme that curdles starch', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the coagulation of starches.
Amylocoagulase is used in the food industry to modify starches.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 16:06