phosphorolysis

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What does phosphorolysis mean?

Any reaction, akin to hydrolysis, in which a bond is broken by the action of phosphoric acid or phosphate.

Where does phosphorolysis come from?

Etymology tree English phosphor Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Ancient Greek λῠ́σῐς (lŭ́sĭs)der. Latin lysisbor. English lysis English phosphorolysis From phosphor + -o- + lysis.

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