Hydrolyze (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Certain peptides can hydrolyze in the presence of water and enzymes.
- The plastics in the ocean start to hydrolyze when exposed to the saltwater environment.
- ATP quickly hydrolyzes into ADP and inorganic phosphate, releasing a large amount of energy.
- This chemical reaction causes the compound to hydrolyze over time.
- A protease breaks down proteins by causing them to hydrolyze at specific points.