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solvolysis

American  
[sol-vol-uh-sis] / sɒlˈvɒl ə sɪs /

noun

Chemistry.

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

solvolysis British  
/ sɒlˈvɒlɪsɪs /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • solvolytic adjective

Etymology

Origin of solvolysis

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

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