Electrolyze

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɫɛktɹoʊˈɫaɪˈzi/

Electrolyze (verb)

  1. To use electric current to break a chemical substance into simpler parts.
  2. To make a chemical reaction happen by passing electricity through a liquid or solution.

Examples

  • The lab electrolyzes the solution to split it by electricity.
  • We electrolyze the salt water to split it by electricity.