What is another word for Diastase?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ɪəstˌe͡ɪs] (IPA)

Diastase is an enzyme that is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the body. It is important for healthy digestion and metabolism. Synonyms for diastase include amylase, saccharase, and glucoamylase. Amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars like glucose and maltose. Saccharase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose. Glucoamylase is an enzyme that breaks down complex carbohydrates into glucose molecules. All of these enzymes play important roles in the digestive process and are necessary for the body to properly absorb nutrients. Understanding the different synonyms for diastase helps to gain a better understanding of the role that enzymes play in our bodies.

What are the hypernyms for Diastase?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    enzyme, maltase, carbohydrase, alpha-amylase, biological catalyst.

Usage examples for Diastase

Fermentation by means of a soluble ferment or Diastase, a phenomenon which may almost be called vital, is also a catalytic action.
"The Mechanism of Life"
Stéphane Leduc
Digestion experiments show that when oatmeal is cooked for four hours or more, it is more readily acted upon by the Diastase ferment and digested in a shorter time than oatmeal cooked only a half hour.
"Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value"
Harry Snyder
Digestion experiments show that toast more readily yields to the Diastase and other ferments than does wheat bread.
"Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value"
Harry Snyder

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