To cause chemolysis; to break down or decompose a chemical substance through chemical action.
From 'chemolysis' + '-ize' (verb-forming suffix). Creates a verb meaning 'to cause chemical breaking-apart' or 'to perform chemolysis.'
Scientists use 'chemolyze' when describing laboratory procedures, but it's also happening constantly in nature—bacteria chemolyze dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into soil and water.
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