The hydrolysis of amide is pronounced as [haɪˈdrɒlɪsɪs əv ˈæmaɪd]. Hydrolysis refers to a chemical reaction in which a compound is broken down by reaction with water. In the case of amide hydrolysis, an amide is reacted with water to produce a carboxylic acid and an amine. This reaction is important in many biological and chemical processes. For example, it is involved in the breakdown of proteins in the body.