Sublethally

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a sublethal manner, or to a sublethal extent.

    "This is due to the detection of sublethally damaged cells, which are still viable but not culturable."

Example

More examples

"This is due to the detection of sublethally damaged cells, which are still viable but not culturable."

Etymology

From sublethal + -ly.

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