diastatic

adjective di·a·stat·ic \ˌdī-ə-ˈsta-tik\

Definition of DIASTATIC

: relating to or having the properties of diastase; especially : converting starch into sugar

1881

Medical Dictionary

adjective di·a·stat·ic \ˌdī-ə-ˈstat-ik\

: relating to or having the properties of diastase; especially : converting starch into sugar

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