axenization
axenization · axenizations
The process of isolating a particular organism from all othersThe process of isolating a particular organism from all others.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The process of isolating a particular organism from all others.
The axenization of microbes allows concentrated groups to be studied in a pure culture.
(countable)An instance of this process.
The lab succeeded in 60% of the axenizations that it attempted.
Forms
plural: axenizations| Singular | axenization |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedaxenic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable