heterolysis

noun

het·ero·ly·sis ˌhe-tə-ˈrä-lə-səs

-ə-rə-ˈlī-səs

: decomposition of a compound into two oppositely charged particles or ions

heterolytic

ˌhe-tə-rə-ˈli-tik

adjective

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heterolysis was in 1938

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“Heterolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heterolysis. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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heterolysis

noun

het·ero·ly·sis ˌhet-ə-ˈräl-ə-səs

-ə-rə-ˈlī-səs

plural heterolyses -ˌsēz

: destruction by an outside agent

specifically : solution (as of a cell) by lysins or enzymes from another source

: decomposition of a compound into two oppositely charged particles or ions compare homolysis

heterolytic

-lit-ik

adjective

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