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- [tahy-uh-lin]
- /ˈtaɪ ə lɪn/
- /tˈaɪəlˌɪn/
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- [tahy-uh-lin]
- /ˈtaɪ ə lɪn/
Definitions of ptyalin word
- noun ptyalin an enzyme in the saliva that converts starch into dextrin and maltose. 1
- noun ptyalin an amylase secreted in the saliva of man and other animals 0
- noun ptyalin an amylase in the saliva of humans and some other animals that converts starch into various dextrins and maltose 0
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Origin of ptyalin
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Greek ptýal(on) spittle, saliva + -in2
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Parts of speech for Ptyalin
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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ptyalin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ptyalin usage trend in Literature
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