takadiastase

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noun

A form of diastase resulting from the growth, development, and nutrition of koji.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

nountakadiastase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA form of diastase resulting from the growth, development, and nutrition of koji.

Origin

Blend of Takamine (surname) + diastase. Named after Jokichi Takamine, who developed the method used for its extraction.

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Translations

Greek τακαδιαστάση
  • τακαδιαστάση (takadiastási)form of diastase
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APA

takadiastase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takadiastase

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Chicago

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