andaste

/ændæsteɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a fungus of the genus Aspergillus, especially A. niger, used in biotechnology

“The lab used andaste to produce a valuable enzyme.”

2. verb

to reduce or break down (a substance) into simpler molecules, especially using enzymes

“The enzyme andasted the complex molecule into smaller components.”

Synonyms

  • break down
  • decompose

Antonyms

  • construct
  • synthesize