biolysis

noun

bi·​ol·​y·​sis bī-ˈäl-ə-səs How to pronounce biolysis (audio)
plural biolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce biolysis (audio)
: decomposition by living organisms of sewage and other complex materials
biolytic adjective

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“Biolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/biolysis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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