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axenic.

Containing only a single species of microorganism.

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/eɪˈzɛnɪk//eɪˈzinɪk/
  1. Containing only a single species of microorganism.

    not-comparable
    This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture.
  2. Isolated from organisms of any other species.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From a- + xenic.

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