ammonolyzing
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/əˈmɒnəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(ammonolyze)
chemical reaction with ammonia
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonolyze' originates from 'ammonia' and the suffix '-lyze', which is derived from the Greek 'lysis' meaning 'to loosen or dissolve'.
Historical Evolution
'ammonolyze' was formed in modern English by combining 'ammonia' with the suffix '-lyze'.
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
Verb 1
to subject a compound to ammonolysis, a chemical reaction involving ammonia.
The chemist was ammonolyzing the sample to study its properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/18 11:21