biolysis

[ bahy-ol-uh-sis ]

/ baɪˈɒl ə sɪs /

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noun Biology.

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

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Origin of biolysis

From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at bio-, -lysis

Words nearby biolysis

biologics, biologism, biologist, biology, bioluminescence, biolysis, biolytic, biomagnetism, biomagnification, biomagnify, biomarker

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British Dictionary definitions for biolysis

biolysis

/ (baɪˈɒlɪsɪs) /

noun

the death and dissolution of a living organism

the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc

Derived forms of biolysis

biolytic (ˌbaɪəˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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