1. to decompose a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Scientists electrolyze water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
• The factory electrolyzed salt water to manufacture chlorine.
• Students learned how to electrolyze copper sulfate solution in chemistry lab.
• The process will electrolyze the molten metal ore.
• Researchers electrolyze various compounds to study their chemical properties.
• The battery’s reverse current can electrolyze the electrolyte solution.