Hemicellulolysis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemicellulolysis is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose.
Example Sentences
Microbial hemicellulolysis is also restricted by the close association of the hemicellulose with the lignin and the impairment of digestion becomes more pronounced as the extent of lignification increases with plant maturity (Dehority et al., 1962).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hemicellulase, cellulolysis, holocellulase, holocellulose, ligninolysis, endohemicellulase.
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