cell-free
|cell/free|
C1
/sɛl friː/
without cells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cell-free' originates from the combination of 'cell' and 'free', where 'cell' refers to the basic structural unit of living organisms and 'free' means 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'Cell-free' was formed by combining the words 'cell' and 'free' to describe a state or condition without cells.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without cells', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/07 10:24