The starch iodine test can also be used as an index for pear maturity. For example, Bartlett pears are ready to harvest when 60% of the maximum starch content remains. However, this does not appear to be an accurate measure for maturity of the new pear cultivars.
tr.v. anÂ·aÂ·lyzed, anÂ·aÂ·lyzÂ·ing, anÂ·aÂ·lyzÂ·es. 1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations. 2. Chemistry To make a chemical analysis of.r.v. anÂ·aÂ·lyzed, anÂ·aÂ·lyzÂ·ing, anÂ·aÂ·lyzÂ·es. 1. To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations. 2. Chemistry To make a chemical analysis of.
English[edit] From hydro- +â -lysis. hydrolysis â(plural hydrolyses) (chemistry) A chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion of water.