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Definition of: solvolysis
(sol·vol′ə·sis) noun Chem.
Any of various double-decomposition reactions similar to hydrolysis, as the reaction of mercuric chloride with liquid ammonia to form a basic salt. [<L solvere loosen + Gk. lysis a loosening]
—sol·vo·lyt·ic (sol′və·lit′ik) adjective
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