hydrolyze

/ˌhaɪdrəˈlaɪz/
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Other forms: hydrolyzed; hydrolyzes

Definitions of hydrolyze
  1. verb
    undergo hydrolysis; decompose by reacting with water
    synonyms: hydrolyse
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
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