acidolysis
|ac-id-o-ly-sis|
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/ˌæsɪˈdɒlɪsɪs/
acid-induced breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acidolysis' originates from the combination of 'acid' and the Greek word 'lysis,' where 'lysis' meant 'loosening' or 'dissolution.'
Historical Evolution
'acidolysis' was formed by combining the English word 'acid' with the Greek-derived suffix '-lysis,' which is used in scientific terminology to denote decomposition or breakdown.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'decomposition by acid,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical reaction in which an acid is used to break down a compound, often replacing a functional group with an acid-derived group.
The acidolysis of esters can yield carboxylic acids.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 18:51