BACTERIOLYSIS

bacteriolysis

(noun) dissolution or destruction of bacteria

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bacteriolysis (usually uncountable, plural bacteriolyses)

The destruction of bacteria by lysis

Source: Wiktionary


Bac*te`ri*ol"y*sis, n. [NL.; fr. Gr. , , a staff + a loosing.]

1. Chemical decomposition brought about by bacteria without the addition of oxygen.

2. The destruction or dissolution of bacterial cells. -- Bac*te`ri*o*lyt"ic (#), a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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