homolyses
/hoʊˈmɑləˌsiz/
noun
- The plural form of homolysis; chemical reactions where a bond breaks and each atom gets one of the shared electrons.
- The study of homolyses helps scientists understand how certain molecules break apart under heat or light.
- In organic chemistry, homolyses often produce free radicals.
- Many homolyses occur during combustion reactions.