nitrolysis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any reaction with nitric acid that results in the breakup of a molecule
  2. Any of various processes in which nitric acid is used to break down sludge or similar waste products

Word forms

nitrolysis nitrolyses

Etymology

From nitro- + lysis.

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