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Diastatic
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What's The Definition Of Diastatic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Diastatic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Diastatic: See Also | Diastatic In Webster's Dictionary \Di`a*stat"ic\, a. [Gr. ? separative. See {Diastase}.]
(Physiol. Chem.)
Relating to diastase; having the properties of diastase;
effecting the conversion of starch into sugar.
The influence of acids and alkalies on the diastatic
action of saliva. --Lauder
Brunton.
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