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.
hyÂ·drolÂ·yÂ·sis. A chemical process whereby a compound is cleaved into two or more simpler compounds with the uptake of the H and OH parts of a water molecule on either side of the chemical bond cleaved; hydrolysis is effected by the action of acids, alkalies, or enzymes.Compare: hydration. 1. a reaction between the ions of salt and those of water to form an acid and a base, one or both of which is only slightly dissociated. A process whereby a large molecule is split by the addition of water. The end products divide the water, the hydroxyl group being attached to one and the hydrogen ion to the other.