heterolysis

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Definition of heterolysis

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions
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noun

  1. In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions
  2. The disruption of blood cells by a heterolysin, or by enzymes from another species

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Etymology

From hetero- + -lysis.

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