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amylase

noun

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

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
MY
Scrabble score
12

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ˈæmɪleɪs

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noun

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

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