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hydrolysis

Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs/
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Definition of hydrolysis

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.

Derivatives

hydrolytic

adjective

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Definition of hydrolysis in the US English dictionary
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