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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tol-uh-sis]
- /ɔˈtɒl ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aw-tol-uh-sis]
- /ɔˈtɒl ə sɪs/
Definitions of autolyses word
- noun autolyses the breakdown of plant or animal tissue by the action of enzymes contained in the tissue affected; self-digestion. 1
- verb with object autolyses to cause to undergo autolysis. 1
- verb without object autolyses to undergo autolysis. 1
- verb autolyses third-person singular simple present indicative form of autolyse. 0
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Origin of autolyses
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; auto-1 + -lysis
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Parts of speech for Autolyses
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
autolyses popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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autolyses usage trend in Literature
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