Hydrolize (Verb)
Meaning
Make a compound react with water and undergo hydrolysis.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The enzyme successfully acts as a catalyst to hydrolyze the complex protein compound into simpler peptides.
- To produce hydrogen gas, the metal reacts with steam and begins to hydrolyze quickly at high temperatures.
- Acids often hydrolyze fats and oils to break down into their constituent fatty acids and glycerol.
- By adding a strong acid to the compound it starts to hydrolyze and releases a free hydroxide ion.
- A strong base easily hydrolyzes the ester compound, resulting in a weak acid and a secondary aliphatic alcohol.