1. to decompose a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it
Usage: chemistry; third person singular present tense

Examples

• The machine electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
• When the scientist electrolyzes salt water, chlorine gas forms at one electrode.
• The factory electrolyzes aluminum oxide to extract pure aluminum metal.
• She electrolyzes the solution using a direct current power source.
• The process electrolyzes the compound into its constituent elements.
• The laboratory electrolyzes various ionic solutions for research purposes.