Hydrolyze (verb)

1. To break apart a compound by adding water to it.
2. To cause a chemical reaction in which water is added to a compound, resulting in the formation of two or more new compounds.

Origin:

The word "hydrolyze" comes from the greek word "hydro" meaning water and "lysis" meaning to break apart. it refers to the chemical process of breaking apart a compound by adding water to it.

Examples:

1. The chemist hydrolyzed the sugar to produce glucose and fructose.
2. The acid hydrolyzed the protein to form smaller peptides and amino acids.
3. The scientists had to hydrolyze the sample before conducting further analysis.
4. The food industry uses hydrolysis to produce sweeteners and flavors.
5. The hydrolysis of fats in the presence of enzymes produces fatty acids and glycerol.