solvolysis

English

Noun

solvolysis (countable and uncountable, plural solvolyses)

1. (physical chemistry) 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.

Derived terms

• solvolytic

Related terms

• alcoholysis
• hydrolysis