nitrolysis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. Latin lysisbor. English lysis English nitrolysis From nitro- + lysis.
Meanings
- Any reaction with nitric acid that results in the breakup of a molecule
- Any of various processes in which nitric acid is used to break down sludge or similar waste products
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nitrolyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |