释义 |
di·a·stase \ˈdīəˌstās\ noun (-s) Etymology: French, from Greek diastasis separation, from diistanai to separate, from dia- through, apart + histanai to set, cause to stand — more at dia-, stand 1. : amylase; especially : a mixture of amylases obtained usually as a yellowish white amorphous powder from malt and used chiefly in desizing textiles and converting starch to maltose 2. : enzyme |