hydrolyzing
Breaking bonds wetly
Hydrolyzing is breaking down a compound by chemical reaction with water.
The process splits molecules by inserting water between their bonds.
Enzymes hydrolyze proteins into amino acids during digestion.
Acids or bases can speed hydrolysis: The solution hydrolyzes the starch into sugars.
Industrial processes use hydrolysis to break down fats, cellulose, and plastics.
Clear essential liquid
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
- bondBinding tie or connection
- aqueousPertaining to liquid solutions
acid · base · catalyst · hydroxide · ion · pH · solvent · dissolution
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
lipase · amylase · hydrolase · peptidase · esterase · phosphatase · nuclease · digestion
Fat-alkali reaction making soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- brewingBeverage preparation process
biofuel · wastewater · pulping · tanning · food processing · detergent · ethanol · cellulosic
water
Clear essential liquid
aqueous · acid · base · catalyst · hydroxide · ion · pH · solvent · dissolution · saponification
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
protease · lipase · amylase · hydrolase · peptidase · esterase · phosphatase · nuclease · digestion · proteolysis
saponification
Fat-alkali reaction making soap
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- biodieselPlant-based motor fuel
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
brewing · biofuel · wastewater · pulping · tanning · food processing · detergent · ethanol · cellulosic · biomass
hydrolyzingcondensing
Reducing in volume
condensation · dehydrating · polymerizing · synthesizing · esterification