"plasmolysis" as noun
1 - The shrinking of protoplasm away from the cell wall of a plant or bacterium due to water loss
plasmolysis
[ həˈloʊ ]
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Plasmolysis is a process where plant cells shrink due to water loss. This happens when the cell membrane becomes less flexible and the cell loses water, causing it to pull away from the cell wall. It's like a balloon deflating when you let the air out.
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Brainstorm plasmolysis
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Synonyms
1 - shrinking
2 - plasmation
3 - plasmation
4 - plasmation
5 - plasmation
6 - plasmation
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Antonyms
1 - hydration
2 - turgor
3 - expansion
4 - distension
5 - distention
6 - dilation
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