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- [ey-zen-ik, ey-zee-nik]
- /eɪˈzɛn ɪk, eɪˈzi nɪk/
- /aksˈenɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-zen-ik, ey-zee-nik]
- /eɪˈzɛn ɪk, eɪˈzi nɪk/
Definitions of axenic word
- adjective axenic (of a biological culture or culture medium) free from other microorganisms; uncontaminated 3
- adjective axenic not contaminated; gnotobiotic 3
- adjective axenic (of an experimental animal) raised under sterile conditions; germfree. 1
- adjective axenic (of a laboratory culture) uncontaminated. 1
- noun axenic Of, relating to, or denoting a culture that is free from living organisms other than the species required. 1
- adjective axenic (biology) Containing only a single species of microorganism. For example, an "axenic culture" means that a pure sample of the organism in question has been grown. 0
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Origin of axenic
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
1940-45; a-6 + Greek xenikós foreign. See xeno-, -ic
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Parts of speech for Axenic
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axenic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
axenic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for axenic
adj axenic
- uncontaminated — to make impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc.: to contaminate a lake with sewage.
Antonyms for axenic
adj axenic
- contaminated — made impure by the addition of a harmful or undesirable substance
- dirty — soiled with dirt; foul; unclean: dirty laundry.
Top questions with axenic
- what is axenic culture?
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