AMYLASE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of a group of proteins found in saliva and pancreatic juice and parts of plants; help convert starch to sugar

Categories: Enzyme

Synonyms

Amylase

🔗 Related Words

amylo – A related word in the same word family.

ase – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Words in the same family branched apart as languages evolved in different regions.

➡️ Words that Start with AM

Amnic Amargasaurus Amitriptyline Ammonium Amiable Amoy Amuse Ambrosian Amaethon Amebas Ametabolous Ambition

Words that End with SE ⬅️

Singhalese Sinhalese Sinistrorse Sise Tuberose Turquoise Tyrannise Tyrolese Ukase Uncase Underexpose Unease