Diastase: meaning, definitions and examples
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diastase
[ หdaษช.ษ.steษชz ]
biochemistry
Diastase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars. It helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down complex sugars into simpler ones. This enzyme is commonly found in malted foods and beverages.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Diastase is used in the brewing process to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
- The diastase activity in malted barley can affect the sweetness of the final beer.
- Some bread recipes include diastase to enhance the fermentation process.
Translations
Translations of the word "diastase" in other languages:
๐ต๐น diastase
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคพเคฏเคธเฅเคเฅเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Diastase
๐ฎ๐ฉ diastase
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฐััะฐะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ diastaza
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใขในใฟใผใผ
๐ซ๐ท diastase
๐ช๐ธ diastasa
๐น๐ท diastaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์์คํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุณุชุงุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ diastรกza
๐ธ๐ฐ diastรกza
๐จ๐ณ ๆท็ฒ้ ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ diastaza
๐ฎ๐ธ diastasi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธะฐััะฐะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ diastaza
๐ฒ๐ฝ diastasa
Etymology
The term 'diastase' was first introduced in the early 19th century, derived from the Greek word 'diastasis' meaning 'separation' or 'dissolution', which refers to the enzyme's role in breaking down complex carbohydrates. The suffix '-ase' is commonly used in the naming of enzymes. Diastase was originally identified in malt extract and has played a significant role in food science, particularly in brewing and baking. Its discovery helped to understand the biochemical processes involved in the conversion of starches to sugars, essential for fermentation. Over time, the study of diastase has revealed its various forms, including alpha-amylase and beta-amylase, each with specific functions in carbohydrate metabolism.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,338, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29335 wiki
- 29336 perpetrating
- 29337 freshening
- 29338 diastase
- 29339 attributive
- 29340 halcyon
- 29341 undulate
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