starch-converting
|starch-con-vert-ing|
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/ˈstɑːrtʃ kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
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/ˈstɑːtʃ kənˈvɜːtɪŋ/
(starch-convert)
changing starch into other substances
Etymology
'starch-converting' is a compound word formed from 'starch' and 'converting', where 'starch' refers to the carbohydrate and 'converting' means changing from one form to another.
'starch-converting' was formed in modern English by combining the noun 'starch' with the present participle 'converting', following the pattern of compound adjectives.
Initially, it simply described the process of converting starch, and it still retains this technical meaning today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that converts starch into sugar or other substances, especially by enzymatic action.
Starch-converting enzymes are used in the production of sweeteners.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/04 17:04