lysate

noun

ly·​sate ˈlī-ˌsāt How to pronounce lysate (audio)
: a product of lysis

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Cushioning these actives are soothing cypress leaf and barrier-restoring Lactobacillus ferment lysate. Sarah Han, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025 Bacterial lysates: These are created by breaking down Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the environment. Johna Burdeos, Health, 20 Oct. 2024 Four different forms of retinol are joined by nourishing shea butter and lactobacillus ferment lysate to help maintain a healthy skin barrier and protect it from the harsh effects of retinol. Devon Abelman, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024 According to Solawave, the prebiotic beta-glucan and the mushroom extract sparassis crispa extract help with the skin’s moisture, while the probiotic lactobacillus ferment lysate betters the appearance of the skin. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lysate was in 1922

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“Lysate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lysate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

lysate

noun
ly·​sate ˈlī-ˌsāt How to pronounce lysate (audio)
: a product of lysis
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