axenization

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noun

The process of isolating a particular organism from all others.

“The lab succeeded in 60% of the axenizations that it attempted.”

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Meanings

nounaxenization (countable and uncountable, plural axenizations)

plural axenizations

  1. uncountableThe process of isolating a particular organism from all others.

    The axenization of microbes allows concentrated groups to be studied in a pure culture.

  2. countableAn instance of this process.

    The lab succeeded in 60% of the axenizations that it attempted.

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APA

axenization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/axenization

MLA

“axenization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/axenization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “axenization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/axenization.

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