noun
- the decomposition or breakdown of living organisms or biological material by biological processes, such as bacterial action or enzymatic degradation
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Biolysis of organic waste occurs naturally in soil through the action of microorganisms.
- The biolysis of plant material in the compost pile accelerates decomposition.
- Scientists study biolysis to understand how pollutants break down in aquatic environments.
- Enzymatic biolysis is used in industrial processes to convert biomass into useful compounds.
- The rate of biolysis depends on temperature, moisture, and the presence of decomposing organisms.