amylolysis

/ˌæmɪləˈlaɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

The breakdown or decomposition of starches into sugars, especially by enzymes such as amylase.

“The process of amylolysis is crucial in the digestion of carbohydrates.”

Synonyms

  • glycogenesis
  • starch hydrolysis

Antonyms

  • glycogenogenesis
  • starch synthesis