Axenically

/eɪˈzɛn.ɪ.kə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is free from foreign microorganisms; in a germ-free or sterile way.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'axenic' created by adding the '-ally' suffix. Used primarily in scientific and medical contexts.

Kelly Says

When scientists describe working 'axenically,' they're describing laboratory conditions so clean that only one organism exists in the entire space!

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