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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hydrolysis

/ˌhaɪdrəˈlɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrolysis mean?

noun

The chemical reaction in which a molecule is cleaved into two parts using water. This process often involves the breaking of a chemical bond.

Example

"The hydrolysis of proteins is a crucial step in the digestion process."

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