1. third person singular present of electrolyze; decomposes a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The scientist electrolyses water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
• The factory electrolyses salt water to manufacture chlorine.
• She electrolyses the solution using platinum electrodes.
• The process electrolyses copper sulfate to purify the metal.
• The laboratory electrolyses various compounds for research purposes.