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hydrolyse

 

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Verb hydrolyse has 1 sense
  1. hydrolyze, hydrolyse - undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water
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Hydrolyse

Verb (Chemistry)

To hydrolyse means to chemically decompose a compound through a reaction with water, resulting in the breaking down of bonds between its molecules.

Example Sentences:
  • The enzymes in our stomach hydrolyse proteins into amino acids.
  • Reactions can be accelerated by using acids or bases to hydrolyse certain compounds.
  • When you hydrolyse salt, it dissociates into its component ions.

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