👉 Nonhydrolyzable refers to a substance that cannot be broken down or converted into simpler compounds by hydrolysis (chemical breakdown) or other means. Nonhydrolyzable substances can exist in nature but are usually found in isolation, often as a result of the absence of enzymes or catalysts for chemical reactions. Examples of nonhydrolyzable substances include: 1. Nitrates: Nitrate is an organic compound that is not readily broken down by hydrolysis or other chemical