solvolysis

noun

sol·​vol·​y·​sis säl-ˈvä-lə-səs How to pronounce solvolysis (audio)
sȯl-
plural solvolyses säl-ˈvä-lə-ˌsēz How to pronounce solvolysis (audio)
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 How to pronounce solvolysis (audio)
ˌsȯl-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 Mar. 2025.

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solvolysis

noun
sol·​vol·​y·​sis säl-ˈväl-ə-səs, sȯl- How to pronounce solvolysis (audio)
plural solvolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce solvolysis (audio)
: a chemical reaction (as hydrolysis) of a solvent and solute that results in the formation of new compounds

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