phosphorolysis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English phosphor Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. Latin lysisbor. English lysis English phosphorolysis From phosphor + -o- + lysis.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any reaction, akin to hydrolysis, in which a bond is broken by the action of phosphoric acid or phosphate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphorolyses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |