hydrolyzable
Cleavable by water
Hydrolyzable describes a substance that can be broken down by hydrolysis—a chemical reaction with water that splits molecules into smaller components.
Hydrolyzable bonds in proteins and starches allow digestive enzymes to break down food: The hydrolyzable tannins in wine contribute to its astringency.
The British spelling is hydrolysable.
Clear essential liquid
- bondBinding tie or connection
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
- esterAlkoxy-substituted acid derivative
- amideCarbonyl-nitrogen functional group
acid · base · catalyst · substrate · saponification · peptide · nucleophile · hydroxide
Protein that hastens reactions
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- amylaseStarch-digesting enzyme
- peptidaseBond-cleaving enzyme
esterase · digestion · metabolism · substrate · ATP · polysaccharide · protein · triglyceride
Measured speed or charge
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- catalystAgent enabling change
- activation energyMinimum energy for transformation
thermodynamics · equilibrium · mechanism · kinetics · half-life · stability · degradation · susceptibility
Able to decompose naturally
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- bioplasticPlant-derived synthetic material
- suturesMedical wound closures
- packagingProtective product enclosure
compostable · degradation · environmental · PGA · polyester · controlled release · implant · scaffold
water
Clear essential liquid
- bondBinding tie or connection
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
- esterAlkoxy-substituted acid derivative
amide · acid · base · catalyst · substrate · saponification · peptide · nucleophile · hydroxide · aqueous
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
peptidase · esterase · digestion · metabolism · substrate · ATP · polysaccharide · protein · triglyceride · glycoside
rate
Measured speed or charge
- pHMeasure of solution acidity
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- catalystAgent enabling change
activation energy · thermodynamics · equilibrium · mechanism · kinetics · half-life · stability · degradation · susceptibility · lability
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- bioplasticPlant-derived synthetic material
- suturesMedical wound closures
packaging · compostable · degradation · environmental · PGA · polyester · controlled release · implant · scaffold
hydrolyzablewater-resistant
Able to repel moisture
inert · non-reactive · unreactive · stable
dehydration, hydrated, hydration, rehydrate, hydrolysis, hydrolyze, hydrolyzed, hydrolyzes, hydrolyzing