Synonyms

electrolyze

American

[ih-lek-truh-lahyz] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌlaɪz /

especially British, electrolyse

verb (used with object)

Physical Chemistry.

electrolyzed, electrolyzing

to decompose by electrolysis.

Other Word Forms

electrolyzation noun
electrolyzer noun

Etymology

Origin of electrolyze

First recorded in 1825–35; electro- + -lyze

Example Sentences

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Hydrogen is generated on site at both stations using energy from solar panels on the roof to electrolyze water.

From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2014

"For every kilogram of hydrogen, it can make thirteen kilograms of fuel. Watney has five hundred and fifty liters of water. We'll have him electrolyze it to get sixty kilograms of hydrogen."

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

These experiments give abundant proofs that a single pair of plates can electrolyze bodies and separate their elements.

From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael

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