word
hydrolysis
hy-DROL-ih-sis
haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
hydrolysis
Dictionary meaning
The chemical breakdown of a compound due to a reaction with water.
Examples
- Digestion involves the hydrolysis of complex molecules into simpler components.
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