hydrolyte

American

[hahy-druh-lahyt] / ˈhaɪ drəˌlaɪt /

noun

a substance subjected to hydrolysis.

hydrolyte British

/ ˈhaɪdrəˌlaɪt /

noun

a substance subjected to hydrolysis

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Etymology

Origin of hydrolyte

First recorded in 1875–80; hydro- ¹ + -lyte ¹

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