1. relating to or capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Amylolytic enzymes are essential in the brewing industry for converting grain starches into fermentable sugars.
• The amylolytic activity of saliva helps begin the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.
• Bacteria with amylolytic properties are commonly used in industrial starch processing.
• Amylolytic microorganisms play a key role in the fermentation of traditional foods like koji.
• The amylolytic capacity of certain fungi makes them valuable in biotechnology applications.