hydrolyze

verb

hy·​dro·​lyze ˈhī-drə-ˌlīz How to pronounce hydrolyze (audio)
hydrolyzed; hydrolyzing

transitive verb

: to subject to hydrolysis

intransitive verb

: to undergo hydrolysis
hydrolyzable adjective

Examples of hydrolyze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner is designed for finer strands and contains aloe vera, hydrolyzed soy protein and quaternium-80 to deliver featherweight hydration. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 This allows the tougher connective tissue in the meat to hydrolyze and dissolve without getting the proteins too hot. John Sass, Field & Stream, 27 Sep. 2023 Vegetable protein can get hydrolyzed when proteins are exposed to acids, which is why hydrolyzed vegetable proteins are a regular product of fermentation and pickling. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023 Collagen peptides are hydrolyzed collagen that is easier for your body to digest and absorb. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2023 Moringa oil, bamboo extract, hydrolyzed soy protein | Key Benefits: Softens, adds shine and moisture | Size: 2 oz. Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 Soluble or hydrolyzed collagen, which is broken down into smaller fragments, does penetrate the skin, but these fragments are likely too small to do any good. Brooke Russell, Quartzy, 5 Oct. 2019 Beef, pork and marine life are all popular sources for collagen supplements, which offer the protein in a hydrolyzed form. Lisa Drayer, CNN, 17 Oct. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin hydrolysis

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of hydrolyze was in 1880

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Cite this Entry

“Hydrolyze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrolyze. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hydrolyze

verb
hy·​dro·​lyze ˈhī-drə-ˌlīz How to pronounce hydrolyze (audio)
hydrolyzed; hydrolyzing
: to go through or cause to go through hydrolysis

Medical Definition

hydrolyze

verb
hy·​dro·​lyze
variants or chiefly British hydrolyse
hydrolyzed or chiefly British hydrolysed; hydrolyzing or chiefly British hydrolysing

transitive verb

: to subject to hydrolysis

intransitive verb

: to undergo hydrolysis
hydrolyzable adjective
or chiefly British hydrolysable
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