1) Diastatic action 2) Of or pertaining to diastase 
• (a.) Relating to diastase; having the properties of diastase; effecting the conversion of starch into sugar.
Di`a·stat'ic adjective [ Greek ... separative. See Diastase .] (Physiol. Chem.) Relating to diastase; having the properties of diastase; effecting the conversion of starch into sugar. « The influence of acids and alkalies on the diastatic action of saliva.» Lauder ...
Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′ă-stat′ik Definitions: 1. Relating to a diastasis.
diastatic action. · of or pertaining to diastase. · having the properties of diastase:diastatic action.