homolysis

/ (hɒˈmɒlɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragments: Also called: homolytic fission Compare heterolysis (def. 2)

Derived forms of homolysis

  • homolytic (ˌhəʊməʊˈlɪtɪk, ˌhɒm-), adjective

Words Nearby homolysis

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