electrolyze

[ ih-lek-truh-lahyz ]
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verb (used with object),e·lec·tro·lyzed, e·lec·tro·lyz·ing.Physical Chemistry.
  1. to decompose by electrolysis.

Origin of electrolyze

1
First recorded in 1825–35; electro- + -lyze
  • Also especially British, e·lec·tro·lyse .

Other words from electrolyze

  • e·lec·tro·ly·za·tion, noun
  • e·lec·tro·lyz·er, noun

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