alcoholysis
|al-co-hol-y-sis|
C2
/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪsɪs/
breakdown by alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholysis' originates from the combination of 'alcohol' and the Greek word 'lysis,' where 'lysis' meant 'loosening' or 'dissolution.'
Historical Evolution
'alcoholysis' was formed by combining the English word 'alcohol' with the Greek-derived suffix '-lysis,' which is used in scientific terms to denote decomposition or breakdown.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'decomposition by alcohol,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down by the action of alcohol.
The process of alcoholysis is used in the production of biodiesel.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 03:06