autolyze
autolyze · autolyzes · autolyzed · autolyzing
To destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymesTo destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymes.
Meaning
1 senses(US)To destroy itself: to be destroyed by its own enzymes.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From auto- + lyze.From auto- + lyze.
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Forms
autolyzes, autolyzing, autolyzed, autolyzedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedautolysis
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle