Diastasic

/daɪəˈstæsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to diastase; possessing the enzymatic properties of breaking down starch into simpler sugars.

Etymology

From diastase + Latin adjective suffix '-ic'. Describes substances or processes involving diastase enzyme activity.

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A diastasic solution sounds boring, but it's literally the microscopic machinery that transforms hard grain into sweet food—one of humanity's oldest biotechnological tricks!

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