What is "amylolytic"

Amylolysis \Am`y*lol"y*sis\, n. [Amylum + Gr. ? a loosing.] (Chem.) The conversion of starch into soluble products, as dextrins and sugar, esp. by the action of enzymes. -- Am`y*lo*lyt"ic, a.

Amylolytic \Am`y*lo*ly"tic\, a. [Gr. ? starch + ? solvent; ? to dissolve.] (Physiol.) Effecting the conversion of starch into soluble dextrin and sugar; as, an amylolytic ferment.
--Foster.

a. (context biochemistry English) Relating to amylolysis.

adj. of or related to the process of amylolysis