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Noun: maltase  'mol,teys or 'mol,teyz [N. Amer], 'mól,teyz or 'mol,teyz [Brit]
  1. (biochemistry) an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase

Derived forms: maltases

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Maltase