1. having undergone hydrolysis; broken down by reaction with water
Usage: chemistry term; commonly used in food science and biochemistry

1. past tense and past participle of hydrolyse; to break down a chemical compound by reaction with water
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'hydrolyzed'; chemistry term

Examples

• The enzyme hydrolysed the protein into smaller amino acids.
• Hydrolysed collagen is commonly used in cosmetic products.
• When starch is hydrolysed, it breaks down into glucose.
• The hydrolysed fat was easier for the body to absorb.
• Hydrolysed vegetable protein is a common food additive.
• The reaction hydrolysed the compound in the presence of water and heat.