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autolysis

/ˌɔtəˈlɪsəs/ /ˌɔːtəʊˈlaɪsɪz/
noun
GeneralBiology
  1. 1 otoliz, kendi kendini sindirme uncountable

Definition (English)

The destruction of a cell or tissue by its own enzymes, for example after death.

Example Sentences

  1. Cold temperatures slow down autolysis in fresh fish.
    Soğuk sıcaklıklar taze balıkta otolizi yavaşlatır.
  2. After a cell dies, autolysis quickly breaks down its proteins.
    Bir hücre öldükten sonra otoliz proteinlerini hızla parçalar.
GeneralFood
  1. 1 maya otolizi uncountable

Definition (English)

In winemaking, the breakdown of dead yeast cells, which adds flavour to the wine.

Example Sentences

  1. The wine was aged on its lees to allow a long period of autolysis.
    Şarap, uzun bir maya otolizi için tortusu üzerinde bekletildi.
  2. Autolysis contributes nutty notes to the wine.
    Maya otolizi şaraba fındıksı aromalar katar.

Synonyms

self-digestionself-breakdown

Collocations

autolysis processautolysis in wineyeast autolysisautolysis stageautolysis flavorautolysis effects