Definition

Not broken down by the process of hydrolysis, which is a chemical reaction involving water that typically breaks down compounds.

Example

The sample contained unhydrolyzed proteins that were still intact.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new protein powder that claims to be unhydrolyzed?

No, I haven't heard of it. What's the benefit of that?

They say it retains more nutrients compared to hydrolyzed proteins.

That sounds interesting! I might give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unhydrolyzed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "hydrolyzed" (from "hydrolyze", which comes from "hydro-" meaning water and "lyze" meaning to break down). The word means not broken down by water, indicating a substance that has not undergone hydrolysis.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has not been 'broken down' ('lyze') by 'water' ('hydro-') — that's why unhydrolyzed means it hasn't been affected by water.

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