hydrolize

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Verb hydrolize has 1 sense

hydrolize, hydrolise - make a compound react with water and undergo hydrolysis
--₁ is one way to affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch

Derived form: noun hydrolysis₁
Sample sentences:
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Hydrolize

Description:

Hydrolize is a verb that refers to the process of breaking down a chemical compound or substance into its components by the action of water or by a reaction with water. It can also mean to cause something to undergo hydrolysis.

Sample Sentences:

Be careful not to hydrolize the chemical compound as it may result in an undesired reaction.
Over time, moisture can hydrolize the exterior paint, causing it to peel off.
Enzymes in the stomach hydrolize proteins, aiding in the process of digestion.
The chemist used acidic water to hydrolize the complex molecule, creating simpler compounds.

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