1. having undergone autolysis; broken down by the action of its own enzymes
Usage: technical; biochemistry

1. past tense and past participle of autolyze; to undergo or cause to undergo autolysis
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• The autolyzed yeast cells released their contents into the fermentation medium.
• Bread dough that has autolyzed develops better gluten structure and flavor.
• The tissue autolyzed rapidly after the organism died.
• Autolyzed fish products are used as flavoring agents in some foods.
• The enzyme caused the cell membrane to autolyze within hours.