heterolysis noun. [hɛtǝ'rɒlɪsɪs] E20.
[from HETERO- + -LYSIS.]
1. Biology. The dissolution of cells of one kind by an agent produced by cells of another kind. E20.

2. Chemistry. The splitting of a molecule into two oppositely charged ions. M20.

■ hetero'lytic adjective characterized by or of the nature of heterolysis E20.

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