Definition of PLASMOLYSIS

plasmolysis

Plural: plasmolyses

Noun

  • the shrinking of protoplasm away from the cell wall of a plant or bacterium due to water loss.

Origin / Etymology

From plasm + -o- + -lysis.

Synonyms

cytoplasmolysis

Scrabble Score: 18

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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