Autolyzes

/ˈɔːtəˌlaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of autolyze; undergoes or causes autolysis in the present tense.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of 'autolyze.' Standard English verb inflection.

Kelly Says

Every time you make sourdough bread, the wild yeast and bacteria in your starter autolyze and ferment the dough, creating that distinctive tangy flavor through natural cell breakdown.

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