hydrolytically

/ˌhaɪdrəˈlɪtɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves or results from chemical breakdown by water.
    • The compound breaks down hydrolytically when exposed to moisture.
    • These bonds are cleaved hydrolytically in the presence of an acid.
    • The polymer degrades hydrolytically over time in the environment.
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