hydrolyzes

[US]/[ˈhɪdrəʊlaɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈhɪdrəʊlaɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (transitive & intransitive)To cause to undergo hydrolysis; to break down by reaction with water.
v. (transitive)To break down a compound by reacting it with water.

Phrases & Collocations

hydrolyzes slowly

hydrolyzes completely

hydrolyzed product

hydrolyzes rapidly

it hydrolyzes

hydrolyzed starch

hydrolyzes readily

Example Sentences

the enzyme strongly hydrolyzes ester bonds in the polymer.

the reaction hydrolyzes the amide bond under acidic conditions.

the drug hydrolyzes rapidly in the bloodstream after administration.

the sugar hydrolyzes into glucose and fructose during digestion.

the base catalyzes the hydrolysis of atp into adp and inorganic phosphate.

the peptide bond hydrolyzes with prolonged exposure to strong base.

the process hydrolyzes cellulose into simpler sugars for biofuel production.

the soil sample hydrolyzes organic matter, releasing nutrients into the soil.

the compound hydrolyzes slowly in neutral ph conditions.

the scientist studied how the compound hydrolyzes under varying temperatures.

the rate at which the polymer hydrolyzes is affected by humidity.

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