diastasic
Also found in: Medical, Encyclopedia.
di·a·stase
(dī′ə-stās′, -stāz′)n. An amylase or a mixture of amylases that is found in milk and that converts starch to dextrin and maltose.
[French, from Greek diastasis, separation; see diastasis.]
di′a·sta′sic (-stā′sĭk, -zĭk) adj.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.