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Meaning of BACTERIOLYSIS

Pronunciation:  bak`teeree'âlisis

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  dissolution or destruction of bacteria
 

BACTERIOLYSIS is a 13 letter word that starts with B.

 

 See Also: lysis

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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.
 

 

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