ammonolytic
|am-mo-no-lyt-ic|
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/əˌmoʊnəˈlɪtɪk/
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/əˌməʊnəˈlɪtɪk/
ammonia-based decomposition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonolytic' originates from 'ammonia' and the Greek root 'lytic,' where 'lytic' meant 'to loosen or dissolve.'
Historical Evolution
'ammonolytic' was formed by combining 'ammonia' with the Greek root 'lytic,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'ammonolytic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dissolve using ammonia,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or involving the decomposition of a compound by ammonia.
The ammonolytic reaction was crucial in the synthesis process.
Synonyms
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