Diastase: meaning, definitions and examples

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diastase

 

[ หˆdaษช.ษ™.steษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

amylase, enzyme

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diastase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเคฏเคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diastase

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diastase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะฐัั‚ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diastaza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚ขใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diastase

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diastasa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diastaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์•„์Šคํƒ€์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุณุชุงุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diastรกza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diastรกza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆท€็ฒ‰้…ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diastaza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ diastasi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฐัั‚ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diastaza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.