alcoholysis

al·co·hol·y·sis

noun \-ˈhäl-ə-səs, -ˈhȯl-\

plural ; al·co·hol·y·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Definition of ALCOHOLYSIS

: a chemical reaction analogous to hydrolysis in which an alcohol plays a role similar to that of water <alcoholysis of oils and fats>

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