Autolysis

//əˈtɑ.ləˌsɪs//

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Noun

The word "autolysis" can be used as a noun.

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Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

autolysate autolytic autolyze

Related Terms

autocytolysis autodigestion autolyze blood cell dead decomposition destruction enzyme fermentation flour leavening organism salt tissue water wine yeast

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