ammonolysis

noun

am·​mo·​nol·​y·​sis ˌam-ə-ˈnäl-ə-səs How to pronounce ammonolysis (audio)
plural ammonolyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce ammonolysis (audio)
: a chemical reaction similar to hydrolysis in which ammonia reacts with another compound usually to form an amine
the ammonolysis of organic esters yields acid amides

Dictionary Entries Near ammonolysis

Cite this Entry

“Ammonolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ammonolysis. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!


Challenging Standardized Test Words, Vol. 2

  • a pencil broken in half on top of a test answer sheet
  • The business’s new computer system proved not to be a panacea.
Name That Thing

You know what it looks like… but what is it called?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can with using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.

Can you make 12 words with 7 letters?

PLAY