hydrogenolysis

noun

hy·​dro·​gen·​ol·​y·​sis

ˌhīdrə̇jə̇ˈnäləsə̇s

: a chemical reaction analogous to hydrolysis in which hydrogen plays a role similar to that of water : destructive hydrogenation

hydrogenolysis of hydrazine to ammonia

Word History

Etymology

hydrogen + -o- + -lysis

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