amminolysis
|am-mi-no-ly-sis|
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/ˌæmɪˈnɒlɪsɪs/
chemical reaction with amines
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amminolysis' originates from the combination of 'amine' and the Greek word 'lysis,' where 'lysis' meant 'loosening' or 'dissolution.'
Historical Evolution
'Amminolysis' was formed by combining the term 'amine' with the Greek-derived suffix '-lysis,' reflecting its chemical process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the process of breaking down with 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 compound.
Amminolysis is often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
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