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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions
2. 2
   The disruption of blood cells by a heterolysin, or by enzymes from another species

Etymology

From hetero- + -lysis.

Related phrases

organic chemistry

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