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plasmolyse

British  
/ ˈplæzməˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. to subject (a cell) to plasmolysis or (of a cell) to undergo plasmolysis

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Examine microscopically and note the strongest solution which does not cause plasmolysis and the weakest solution which does plasmolyse the organism.

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