English Explanatory Dictionary

biolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The decomposition of tissue and the subsequent death of the organism
  2. the decomposition of organic material by living organisms, especially by microorganisms.

Word forms

biolysis

Etymology

From bio- + -lysis.

Derived words

photobiolysis
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