aminolysis

noun

am·​i·​nol·​y·​sis ˌam-ə-ˈnäl-ə-səs How to pronounce aminolysis (audio)
plural aminolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce aminolysis (audio)
1
: ammonolysis or any analogous decomposition in which an amine takes the place of ammonia
2
: hydrolytic deamination (as the conversion of an amino acid into a hydroxy acid)
aminolytic adjective

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“Aminolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aminolysis. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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