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The correct spelling is axenic.

How to pronounce axenic

adjective

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The correct spelling is axenic. Containing only a single species of microorganism. For example, an "axenic culture" is a pure grown sample of the organism in question. For example: "This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture."

Usage Examples

This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Containing only a single species of microorganism. For example, an "axenic culture" is a pure grown sample of the organism in question.
  2. 2.Isolated from organisms of any other species.

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