cel·lu·lo·lyt·ic
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Definition of cellulolytic
: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose
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“Cellulolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cellulolytic. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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cellulolytic
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cel·lu·lo·lyt·ic
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Medical Definition of cellulolytic
: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose
cellulolytic bacteria
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The first known use of cellulolytic was in 1943
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