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biolysis

[ bahy-ol-uh-sis ]

noun

Biology.
  1. disintegration of organic matter through the biochemical action of living organisms, as bacteria.


biolysis

/ ˌbaɪəˈlɪtɪk; baɪˈɒlɪsɪs /

noun

  1. the death and dissolution of a living organism
  2. the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc
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Derived Forms

  • biolytic, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of biolysis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; bio-, -lysis
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Example Sentences

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These processes are known to be reversible, in that some of these peculiar energies cause physico-chemical changes in their own base; the process involved I propose to call biolysis, as I propose to call biolyte the substances produced.

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