cellulolytic

adjective

cel·​lu·​lo·​lyt·​ic ˌsel-yə-lō-ˈli-tik 

: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose

Word History

Etymology

cellulose + -o- + -lytic

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cellulolytic

adjective

cel·​lu·​lo·​lyt·​ic ˌsel-yə-lō-ˈlit-ik 

: hydrolyzing or having the capacity to hydrolyze cellulose

cellulolytic bacteria