saccharolytic
adjective
sac·cha·ro·lyt·ic
ˌsak-ə-rō-ˈlit-ik 
: breaking down sugars in metabolism with the production of energy
saccharolytic enzymes
saccharolytic microorganisms
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“Saccharolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/saccharolytic. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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