aminolysis

/ˌæmɪnɒˈlɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process of breaking down amides into amines and carboxylic acids.

“The chemist studied the kinetics of aminolysis in organic solvents.”

Synonyms

  • amide hydrolysis
  • aminolysis reaction

Antonyms

  • amidation
  • amide synthesis