hydrolyze
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hy·dro·lyze
(hī′drə-līz′)tr. & intr.v. hy·dro·lyzed, hy·dro·lyz·ing, hy·dro·lyz·es
To subject to or undergo hydrolysis.
hy′dro·lyz′a·ble adj.
hy′dro·ly·za′tion (-lĭ-zā′shən) n.
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hy•dro•lyze
(ˈhaɪ drəˌlaɪz)v.t., v.i. -lyzed, -lyz•ing.
to subject or be subjected to hydrolysis.
[1875–80]
hy′dro•lyz`a•ble, adj.
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hydrolyze
Past participle: hydrolyzed
Gerund: hydrolyzing
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Verb | 1. | hydrolyze - undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" |
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hy·dro·lyze
v. hidrolizar.
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