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Hydrolysis in Irish (Hidrealú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hydrolysis is hidrealú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “hydrolysis” in Irish

Irish:
hidrealú
English:
hydrolysis
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“HID-ral-oo”  /ˈhɪdʲɾˠal̪ˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hidrealaithe, an hidrealaithe (e.g. próiseas an hidrealaithe, the process of hydrolysis)

What does “hidrealú” mean?

hydrolysis
A chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down by reacting with water.Also: hydrolytic breakdown, chemical breakdown by water.

“Hidrealú” with the article

Here is hidrealú after the article (an t-alt).

an hidrealú
the hydrolysis
No change after an

“Hidrealú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hidrealú, the Irish word for hydrolysis.

Is imoibriú ceimiceach é hidrealú.
Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction.
Tarlaíonn an hidrealú nuair a bhriseann uisce an chomhdhúil.
Hydrolysis happens when water breaks down the compound.
Bhí ceist faoin hidrealú ar an scrúdú ceimice.
There was a question about hydrolysis on the chemistry exam.
Míníonn an múinteoir próiseas an hidrealaithe go soiléir.
The teacher explains the process of hydrolysis clearly.
Is táirgí hidrealaithe iad na siúcraí simplí seo.
These simple sugars are products of hydrolysis.
Bíonn einsímí ag teastáil le haghaidh hidrealú stáirse.
Enzymes are needed for the hydrolysis of starch.
Rinneamar turgnamh ar hidrealú sa tsaotharlann inniu.
We did an experiment on hydrolysis in the lab today.

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Hydrolysis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hydrolysis?

The Irish for hydrolysis is hidrealú (pronounced “HID-ral-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce hidrealú in Irish?

Hidrealú is said like “HID-ral-oo” (IPA /ˈhɪdʲɾˠal̪ˠuː/).

Does hidrealú have a plural?

No plural form is given for hidrealú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How is 'hidrealú' different from 'leictrealú'?

Hidrealú is breakdown by water (hydrolysis), while leictrealú is breakdown by an electric current (electrolysis).

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