verb
- decomposing a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it
Usage: chemistry; present participle of electrolyze
Examples
- The scientist is electrolyzing water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
- They are electrolyzing salt water in the laboratory experiment.
- The factory is electrolyzing aluminum oxide to extract pure aluminum.
- Students observed the process of electrolyzing copper sulfate solution.
- The research team is electrolyzing various compounds to study their properties.
- Electrolyzing brine produces chlorine gas and sodium hydroxide.