acetolysis

noun

ac·​e·​tol·​y·​sis ˌas-ə-ˈtäl-ə-səs How to pronounce acetolysis (audio)
plural acetolyses -ə-ˌsēz How to pronounce acetolysis (audio)
1
: a chemical reaction analogous to hydrolysis in which acetic acid plays a role similar to that of water
2
: simultaneous acetylation and hydrolysis

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“Acetolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/acetolysis. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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