autolyze

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Definition of autolyze in English English dictionary

To destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymes

{f} cause autolysis; undergo autolysis (breakdown of tissues as a result of the activity of enzymes contained within it)

Hyphenation

au·to·lyze

Etymology

() From auto- +‎ lyze.

Tenses

autolyzing, autolyzed