diastase
|di-a-stase|
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🇺🇸
/ˈdaɪəˌsteɪs/
🇬🇧
/ˈdaɪəsteɪz/
starch-breaking enzyme
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diastase' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diastasis,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'stasis' meant 'standing or stopping.'
Historical Evolution
'diastasis' transformed into the French word 'diastase,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diastase.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'separation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an enzyme that breaks down starch.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of starch into sugars, primarily maltose.
Diastase is used in the brewing industry to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/09 05:08