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diastase

Noun CEFR B2
ˈdaɪəsteɪz

Definitions

Any one of a group of enzymes which catalyse the breakdown of starch into maltose; mostly amylases (α-amylase and β-amylase).

Equivalents

Españoldiastasa
Françaisdiastase
Italianodiastasimaltina
2 more languages
Suomidiastaasi
Русскийдиаста́за

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

diastasis diastasis recti diastataxis diastatid diastatide diastem

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