solvolysis

[ sol-vol-uh-sis ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a chemical reaction in which the solvent and solute interact; lyolysis.

solvolysis

/ sɒlˈvɒlɪsɪs /

noun

1. See hydrolysis
   a chemical reaction occurring between a dissolved substance and its solvent See also hydrolysis

Other Words From

• sol·vo·lyt·ic [sol-v, uh, -, lit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of solvolysis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; solve, -o-, -lysis

Word History and Origins

Origin of solvolysis¹

from solv ( ent ) + -lysis