homolysis

/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /

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noun

the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragmentsAlso called: homolytic fission Compare heterolysis (def. 2)

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Derived forms of homolysis

homolytic (ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk, ˌhɒm-), adjective

Words nearby homolysis

homolographic projection, homologue, homologumena, homology, homolosine projection, homolysis, homomorphic, homomorphism, Homo naledi, homonym, homonymous

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