Electrolyze
Pronunciation: /ˈɪɫɛktɹoʊˈɫaɪˈzi/
Electrolyze (verb)
- To use electric current to break a chemical substance into simpler parts.
- 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.