solvolyses

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A form of solvolysis — Any reaction, between a solute and its solvent, in which one or more bonds of the solute are broken; specifically a substitution, elimination or fragmentation reaction in which the solvent is the nucleophile.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of solvolysis
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