Present participle of autolyze; the ongoing process of undergoing or causing autolysis.
Present participle formation of 'autolyze' with '-ing.' Standard English gerund/participle construction.
During the autolyzing phase of bread-making, the dough just sits there quietly, but enzymatically it's a party—proteins are breaking down, starches are being modified, and the flavor compounds are developing all on their own.
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