Axenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪˈzɛnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Axenic is an adjective meaning (biology, of a culture, sample, specimen, etc) Containing only a single species of microorganism.
Meaning
(biology, of a culture, sample, specimen, etc) Containing only a single species of microorganism.
More Meanings
- (biology, of an organism) Isolated from organisms of any other species.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: isolated, sequestered
Near-synonyms: monocultural, monocultured
This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture.
Synonyms for axenic
Depending on context, synonyms include monocultural, monocultured, isolated, sequestered, pure.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pure, germ-free, anaerobic, anoxic, asterless, cell-free.
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