nitrolysis

Noun

Meaning

(chemistry) Any reaction with nitric acid that results in the breakup of a molecule

Any of various processes in which nitric acid is used to break down sludge or similar waste products

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Nitrolysis of RDX is performed by dissolving RDX in a 55% HNO 3 solution, followed by placing the solution on a steambath for about six hours. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

nitrolim nitrolime nitrolipid nitromagnesite nitromagnite nitromannite