Definition

The material that is created when cells break down or are destroyed.

Example

The scientist analyzed the lysate to study the proteins released from the cells.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with a lysate in your experiments?

Yeah, I used it to analyze cell components last month.

That's interesting! What did you learn from the lysate?

I found out a lot about the proteins involved in the process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lysate → It is formed from "lyse" (from Greek "lysis", meaning to break down or dissolve) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a product or result of an action). The word "lysate" refers to a product resulting from the breakdown or dissolution of cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lysis' meaning to 'break down' — so a 'lysate' is what you get after breaking down cells.

Visually Confused Words