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hydrolyze

/haɪˈdrɒlaɪz/

/haɪˈdrɑːlaɪz/

Translations

hydrolyzeverb

hydrolyzed

Past Simple

hydrolyzed

Past Participle

hydrolyzing

Gerund

/haɪˈdrɒlaɪz/

/haɪˈdrɑːlaɪz/

hydrolyserChimie ; verbe transitif.

The enzyme can hydrolyze the protein into smaller peptides.

L’enzyme peut hydrolyser la protéine en peptides plus petits.

Additional translations

s’hydrolyserChimie ; forme pronominale pour un emploi intransitif.

Synonyms

break down

hydrolyzeverb

To cause a chemical compound to react with water and undergo hydrolysis.

The enzyme can hydrolyze the protein into smaller peptides.

To undergo a chemical reaction with water resulting in the breakdown of a compound.

The compound will hydrolyze when exposed to moisture.