English word glucoamylase comes from English gluco- (Glucose. Sweetness.), English amylase
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gluco- | English (eng) | Glucose. Sweetness. |
| amylase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose. |
| glucoamylase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any enzyme that hydrolyzes the glucoside bond in starches and dextrins. |