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Webster 1913 Edition

Hydrolytic

Hyˊdro-lyt′ic

,

Adj.

[

Hydro-

, 1 + Gr. [GREEK] to loose.]

1.

(Chem.)

Tending to remove or separate water; eliminating water.

[archaic]

Hydrolytic

agents, such as sulphuric acid or caustic alkali.

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