nitrolysis

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noun

Any reaction with nitric acid that results in the breakup of a molecule

OriginEnglish lysis ← Latin lysis ← Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs) →
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Meanings

nounnitrolysis (plural nitrolyses)

plural nitrolyses

  1. chemistryAny reaction with nitric acid that results in the breakup of a molecule
  2. Any of various processes in which nitric acid is used to break down sludge or similar waste products

Origin

  1. Egyptiannṯrj
  2. Ancient Greekνῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron)
  3. Englishnitro-
  4. Ancient Greekλῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)
  5. Latinlysis
  6. Englishlysis
  7. Englishnitrolysis

From nitro- + lysis.

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APA

nitrolysis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nitrolysis

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Chicago

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