amylolysis
|am-y-lo-ly-sis|
C2
/ˌæmɪˈlɒlɪsɪs/
starch breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylolysis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and '-lysis' meant 'loosening or dissolving.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the scientific term 'amylolysis' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loosening of starch,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the enzymatic process of breaking down starch into sugars.
Amylolysis is a crucial step in the digestion of carbohydrates.
Synonyms
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