sonolysev.
/ˈsəʊnəlʌɪz/, /ˈsɒnəlʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈsɑnəˌlaɪz/ Chiefly Biochemistry and Chemistry.
transitive. To subject (a sample, solution, etc.) to sonolysis; to use ultrasound to break down (a substance).
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1964 Jrnl. Chem. Physics 40 609/1 DCO2NaO·1M, 98%D (pH = 5·5), was sonolyzed in H2O.
1986 Jrnl. Organometallic Chem. 302 C15 Nonacarbonyldiiron..was added to a solution of the relevant diene..in benzene and the mixture sonolysed for 1h.
2012 S. Fränzle et al. Introd. Environmental Engin. iv. 341 It should also be feasible when sonolyzing a solvent..which easily affords H atoms.
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ˈsonolysed adj.
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the world > matter > chemistry > chemical reactions or processes > [adjective] > of or relating to named chemical reactions or processes > of or relating to sonolysis > subjected to
sonolysed1964
1964 Jrnl. Physical Chem. 68 1460/1 The analogy between the behaviour of radiolyzed and sonolyzed aqueous solutions has been pointed out in several studies.
1985 Environmental Health Perspectives 64 244/2 It has been reported that MNP [2-methyl 2-nitroso-propane] could not spin trap free radicals in sonolysed solutions containing amino acids.
2012 S. Fränzle et al. Introd. Environmental Engin. iv. 340 Hydrogen co-produced from sonolyzed water can be employed in reductions.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2017; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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