hydrolysis

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/haɪˈdɹɒlɪsɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.

Related words

Synonyms

hydrolyse hydrolyze decomposition cleavage breakdown splitting lysis dissociation deconstruction solvolysis scission degradation catabolism disintegration separation hydrogenolysis

Associated

amide pretreatment nitrile esters acetyl ester choline triglycerides glycerol lipase adp acyl

Rhymes

electrolysis thrombolysis molossus molluscous

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