solvolysis

noun

sol·vol·y·sis säl-ˈvä-lə-səs

sȯl-

plural solvolyses säl-ˈvä-lə-ˌsēz

sȯl-

: a chemical reaction (such as hydrolysis) of a solvent and solute that results in the formation of new compounds

solvolytic

ˌsäl-və-ˈli-tik

ˌsȯl-

adjective

Etymology

New Latin, from English solvent + New Latin -o- + -lysis

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvolysis was in 1916

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“Solvolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvolysis. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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solvolysis

noun

sol·vol·y·sis säl-ˈväl-ə-səs, sȯl-

plural solvolyses -ˌsēz

: a chemical reaction (as hydrolysis) of a solvent and solute that results in the formation of new compounds

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