amylolytic
|am-y-lo-lyt-ic|
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/ˌæmɪloʊˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌæmɪləˈlɪtɪk/
starch-breaking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amylolytic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amylon,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch' and '-lytic' meant 'dissolving or breaking down.'
Historical Evolution
'amylon' transformed into the modern English word 'amylolytic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch-dissolving,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the breakdown of starch into sugars.
The amylolytic enzymes in saliva begin the digestion of starches.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 20:06