heterolysis

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -lysis.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒlɪsɪs

Noun

heterolysis (plural heterolyses)

1. (chemistry) In organic chemistry, the splitting of a molecule to form a pair of oppositely charged ions
2. (biology) The disruption of blood cells by a heterolysin, or by enzymes from another species

Derived terms

• heterolytic