plasmolysis
(plas-mol-y-sis)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the process where a cell loses water and shrinks.
Example Sentence
Plasmolysis is the shrinking of a cell due to osmosis.
More Example Sentences
Plasmolysis helps scientists study cell behavior.
Synonyms
cell shrinkage; dehydration; osmosis
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