Hydrolyzing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hydrolyzing

 

[ haɪˈdrɒl.aɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

Hydrolyzing is the chemical process of breaking down a compound by the reaction of water with it. This process typically involves the cleavage of chemical bonds in the compound, leading to the formation of two or more smaller molecules. It is an important reaction in various biological and industrial processes.

Synonyms

decomposing, dissolving, splitting

Examples of usage

  • The enzyme facilitated the hydrolyzing of starch into glucose.
  • Hydrolyzing proteins can enhance their digestibility.
  • In the experiment, we focused on hydrolyzing the ester bonds.
  • When hydrolyzing cellulose, we can produce sugars.
  • The hydrolyzing reaction occurred at elevated temperatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "hydrolyzing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hidrolisando

🇮🇳 हाइड्रोलाइजिंग

🇩🇪 hydrolysierend

🇮🇩 hidrolisis

🇺🇦 гідролізуючи

🇵🇱 hydrolizując

🇯🇵 加水分解中の

🇫🇷 hydrolysant

🇪🇸 hidrolizando

🇹🇷 hidrolize eden

🇰🇷 가수분해 중인

🇸🇦 التحلل المائي

🇨🇿 hydrolizující

🇸🇰 hydrolizujúci

🇨🇳 水解中

🇸🇮 hidrolizirajoč

🇮🇸 vökvun

🇰🇿 гидролиздеу

🇬🇪 ჰიდროლიზი

🇦🇿 hidrolizasiya

🇲🇽 hidrolizando

Etymology

The term 'hydrolyzing' is derived from the combination of two Greek words: 'hydro', meaning 'water', and 'lyze', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve'. This etymology reflects the fundamental role of water in the hydrolysis process, where a compound is broken down by the addition of water molecules. The term emerged in the context of chemistry in the late 18th century as scientists began to understand the role of water in chemical reactions. The process of hydrolysis is essential in many biochemical reactions, including digestion and metabolism, making the understanding of hydrolyzing crucial in both biological studies and industrial applications.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,197 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.