heterolysis
noun
-ə-rə-ˈlī-səs\
Definition of heterolysis
: decomposition of a compound into two oppositely charged particles or ions
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adjective
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heterolysis
noun
-ə-rə-ˈlī-səs
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Medical Definition of heterolysis
1 : destruction by an outside agent specifically : solution (as of a cell) by lysins or enzymes from another source
2 : decomposition of a compound into two oppositely charged particles or ions — compare homolysis
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adjective
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