hydrolyse

/ ˈhaɪdrəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. to subject to or undergo hydrolysis

Derived Forms

• ˈhydroˌlysable, adjective
• ˌhydrolyˈsation, noun
• ˈhydroˌlyser, noun

Example Sentences

Emulsine has the property of being able to hydrolyse the glucoside amygdalin to glucose, benzaldehyde, and hydrocyanic acid.

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They hydrolyse readily when boiled with solutions of caustic alkalies or mineral acids, yielding the constituent acid and alcohol.

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Solanine will stand boiling with strongly alkaline solutions without decomposition; but dilute acids, on warming, hydrolyse.

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Caustic alkalis hydrolyse it readily to the alkaline chloride and cyanate.

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The name "lipobacter" has been proposed by De Kruyff for bacteria which hydrolyse fats.

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