hydrolyze
Translation
hydrolyse
Examples
Enzymes can hydrolyze proteins into amino acids.
Enzymes can hydrolyse proteins into amino acids.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to break down (sth.) by chemical reaction with water Enzymes can hydrolyse proteins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decompose, break down
Etymology
From Greek 'hydro-' (water) and '-lyze' (to break down). Literally 'to break down with water'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hydro' (water) and 'analyze' (to break apart). The word means to break something apart using water.