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hydrolysis
Definition

1) Decomposition or alteration of a chemical substance by water. 2) In aqueous solutions of electrolytes, the reactions of cations with water to produce a weak base or of anions to produce a weak acid.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4119