solvolysis

American

[sol-vol-uh-sis] / sɒlˈvɒl ə sɪs /

noun

Chemistry.

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

solvolysis British

/ sɒlˈvɒlɪsɪs /

noun

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

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Derived Forms

solvolytic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of solvolysis

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

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