hydrolyze meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪdrəlaɪz/ 3 syllables

hydrolyze (verb): undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water.

Definition of hydrolyze

  1. undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water

    Synonyms: hydrolyse

    Type of: change

    Related forms: hydrolyzable

How to pronounce hydrolyze

hydrolyze is pronounced /ˈhaɪdrəlaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 28 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in ZE · 9-letter words

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