autolysis, self-digestion
(noun) lysis of plant or animal tissue by an internal process
Source: WordNet® 3.1
autolysis (uncountable)
(pathology, cytology) The destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes produced by the organism itself.
(pathology) The autodigestion of the tissues of an organism.
Synonym: autodigestion
(pathology) The autocytolysis of blood cells.
(wine) The decomposition of dead yeast cells in wine after fermentation.
(baking) A two-stage mixing process where water and flour are combined first before adding leavening and salt.
Source: Wiktionary
6 June 2025
(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
