solvolysis

Noun

Meaning

solvolysis (countable and uncountable, plural solvolyses)

(chemistry) Any reaction, between a solute and its solvent, in which one or more bonds of the solute are broken; specifically a substitution, elimination or fragmentation reaction in which the solvent is the nucleophile.

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Related terms

hydrolysis alcoholysis

Examples

In those cases where the solute is not recovered upon evaporation of the solvent, the process is referred to as solvolysis. Source: Internet

The thermodynamic concept of solubility does not apply straightforwardly to solvolysis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

solving solvmanifold solvolyse solvolytic solvolyze solvomolality