‖n. [ Gr. &unr_;. See Diaspore. ] Lit., “Dispersion.” -- applied collectively: (
n. [ From Gr. &unr_; a scattering;
n. [ Gr. &unr_; separation, fr. &unr_;, &unr_; to stand apart;
☞ The name is more particularly applied to that enzyme formed during the germination of grain, as in the malting of barley; but it is also occasionally used to designate the amylolytic enzyme contained in animal fluids, as in the saliva. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, or consisting of, diastase;
‖n. [ NL. See Diastase. ] (Surg.) A forcible separation of bones without fracture. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_; separative. See Diastase. ] (Physiol. Chem.) Relating to diastase; having the properties of diastase; effecting the conversion of starch into sugar. [ 1913 Webster ]
The influence of acids and alkalies on the diastatic action of saliva. Lauder Brunton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. diastema, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_;: cf. F. diastème. ]
‖n. [ L. See Diastem. ] (Anat.) A vacant space, or gap, esp. between teeth in a jaw. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr.
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to put asunder, to separate;