Aphidolysin

/ˌæf.ɪˈdɒl.ɪ.sɪn/ noun

A toxin or enzyme that breaks down or destroys aphids, studied in biological pest control research.

Combines 'aphid' with '-lysis' (breaking down) and the chemical suffix '-in,' following scientific terminology for biological compounds. This term emerged in modern biochemistry and entomology research.

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