"glucoamylase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: glucoamylases [plural]
Etymology: From gluco- + amylase. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|gluco|amylase}} gluco- + amylase Head templates: {{en-noun}} glucoamylase (plural glucoamylases)
  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that hydrolyzes the glucoside bond in starches and dextrins Categories (topical): Enzymes Related terms: amylase Translations (enzyme that hydrolyzes the glucoside bond in starches): glucoamilasi [feminine] (Italian)

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