biolysis

bi·ol·y·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-ol-uh-sis]
- /baɪˈɒl ə sɪs/
- /baɪ.ˈɒ.lɪ.sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-ol-uh-sis]
- /baɪˈɒl ə sɪs/

Definitions of biolysis word

noun biolysis the death and dissolution of a living organism 3
noun biolysis the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc 3
noun biolysis the destruction of life, as by microorganisms 3
noun biolysis disintegration of organic matter through the biochemical action of living organisms, as bacteria. 1
noun biolysis (biology) The decomposition of tissue and the subsequent death of the organism. 0
noun biolysis the decomposition of organic material by living organisms, especially by microorganisms. 0

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Origin of biolysis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at bio-, -lysis

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Parts of speech for Biolysis

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biolysis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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