Definitions

1. verb

to cause (cells) to shrink away from the cell wall due to loss of water, typically in the process of plasmolysis

“The plant’s cells underwent plasmolysis due to dehydration.”

2. noun

the act or process of plasmolysis, or the state of being plasmolyzed

“The effects of plasmolysis on the plant’s cells were studied under a microscope.”

3. noun

a solution that causes plasmolysis, typically used in experiments to demonstrate osmosis

“The teacher used a plasmolyse solution to show the students the effects of osmosis on plant cells.”