amylohydrolytic
|am-y-lo-hy-dro-lyt-ic|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˌhaɪdrəˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌæmɪləʊˌhaɪdrəˈlɪtɪk/
starch-breaking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylohydrolytic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amylon' meaning 'starch' and 'hydrolysis' meaning 'water breaking'.
Historical Evolution
'amylon' combined with 'hydrolysis' to form the modern English word 'amylohydrolytic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the breaking down of starch with water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the hydrolysis of starch.
The enzyme exhibits amylohydrolytic activity.
Synonyms
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