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solvolysis

[sol-vol-uh-sis]

noun

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



solvolysis

/ ɒˈɒɪɪ /

noun

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

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • solvolytic adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of solvolysis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1920–25; solve, -o-, -lysis
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of solvolysis1

from solv ( ent ) + -lysis

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