Definitions:

1. Term often used in chemistry and biology, especially in the context of converting starches into simpler sugars like glucose. VERB
   • The saliva in our mouths contains enzymes that saccharify carbohydrates.
2. To convert a substance into sugar, typically thorugh the process of hydrolysis. VERB
   • The enzymes used in brewing help to saccharify the starches in grains, turning them into fermentable sugars.

Synonyms:

• convert to sugar
• sugar
• sugarize