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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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Word History and Origins

Origin of biolysis1

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

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