Definition

To change a substance, like starch, into sugar through a chemical process.

Example

The process of saccharifying starch is essential in brewing beer.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to saccharify your own fruits at home?

No, I haven't! How do you even do that?

It's actually pretty simple; you just need to heat them up to saccharify the sugars.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saccharify → It is formed from "saccharum" (from Latin, meaning sugar) and "-ify" (meaning to make or to cause to become). The word "saccharify" means to make or convert into sugar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saccharum' which means sugar, and remember that 'saccharify' means to make something into sugar.

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