heterolysis

/ ˌhɛtərəʊˈlɪtɪk; ˌhɛtəˈrɒlɪsɪs /

noun

1. See autolysis
   the dissolution of the cells of one organism by the lysins of another Compare autolysis
2. See homolysis
   Also calledheterolytic fission chem the dissociation of a molecule into two ions with opposite charges Compare homolysis

Derived Forms

• heterolytic, adjective