autolyzed
/ˈɔːtəlaɪzd/
adjective
- Describing cells or tissues that have broken down by their own enzymes.
- The sample contained autolyzed tissue from the experiment.
- The autolyzed yeast extract is used as a flavoring in some foods.
- Autolyzed cells release nutrients into the surrounding liquid.
verb
- Past tense of autolyze: broke down or digested using the organism's own enzymes.
- The culture autolyzed after the temperature rose too high.
- The plant cells autolyzed during the drying process.
- The bacteria autolyzed when exposed to the chemical.