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Meaning of ptyalin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A form of amylase found in saliva that breaks down starch into maltose and dextrin.

uncountable, usually

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

ptyalism ptyalogogue ptyalorrhea ptychadenid ptychaspidid ptychitid