adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by diastase (an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar)
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- The diastasic activity of the enzyme was measured in the laboratory.
- Diastasic power is an important property in brewing and baking.
- The malt's diastasic strength determines how efficiently it converts starches.
- Diastasic enzymes play a crucial role in fermentation processes.