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hydrolyzable

/ˌhaɪ.drəˈlaɪ.zə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˌhaɪ.drəˈlaɪ.zə.bəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество, которое может разлагаться или расщепляться в результате химической реакции с водой.

Describes a substance that can be decomposed or broken down by a chemical reaction with water.

  1. Capable of undergoing hydrolysisC2formalscientific

    Describes a substance that can be broken down by a chemical reaction with water.

    ruСпособный к гидролизу

    • Many esters are hydrolyzable in the presence of an acid or base.
    • The hydrolyzable bonds in the polymer make it biodegradable.
    • Certain hydrolyzable salts affect the pH of a solution.
Forms
  • more hydrolyzable comparative form
  • most hydrolyzable superlative form