aminolysis
|a-mi-no-ly-sis|
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/ˌæmɪˈnɒlɪsɪs/
amine-based breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aminolysis' originates from the combination of 'amino-' referring to amines and '-lysis' meaning 'to break down' or 'decomposition'.
Historical Evolution
'Aminolysis' was formed by combining the prefix 'amino-' with the suffix '-lysis' to describe a specific type of chemical reaction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the breakdown involving amines', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical reaction in which an amine replaces a functional group in a molecule, often involving the breaking of a bond.
Aminolysis is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 13:36