Hydrolysis of starch into soluble products. ... Origin: amylo-+ G. Lysis, dissolution ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Am`y·lol'y·sis noun [ Amylum + Greek ... a loosing.] (Chemistry) The conversion of starch into soluble products, as dextrins and sugar, esp. by the action of enzymes. -- Am`y*lo*lyt'ic adjective Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/75