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cellulolytic

adjective cel·lu·lo·lyt·ic \ ˌsel-yə-lō-ˈli-tik \

Definition of cellulolytic

: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose

Origin and Etymology of cellulolytic

cellulose + -o- + -lytic

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cellulolytic

adjective cel·lu·lo·lyt·ic \ ˌsel-yə-lō-ˈlit-ik \

medical Definition of cellulolytic

: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose
  • cellulolytic bacteria

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