hydrolyze

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Verb hydrolyze has 1 sense

hydrolyze, hydrolyse - undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water
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Hydrolyze

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To chemically break down a compound by reacting with water.
2. To cause the decomposition of a substance through a reaction with water.
3. To undergo the process of hydrolysis.

Usage:

1. When cooking pasta, the starch molecules hydrolyze and become more easily digestible.

2. The enzyme in saliva helps to hydrolyze food particles, aiding in digestion.

3. The compound will hydrolyze in a water solution, releasing its individual components.

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