name
Meaning 1
A female given name.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
lyse
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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Pronunciation
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/ˈlaɪz/
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/ˈlaɪs/
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rhymes with -aɪz
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rhymes with -aɪs
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homophone: lies
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homophone: lice
verb
Meaning 2
To burst or cut a cell or cell structure; to induce lysis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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verb
Meaning 3
To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology
Back-formation from lysis.