English Explanatory Dictionary

electrolyze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To decompose by means of, or as a result of electrolysis.

Word forms

electrolyze electrolyzes electrolyzing electrolyzed

Etymology

Coined by British scientist Michael Faraday in 1834. From electrolysis + -ize.

Derived words

electrolyzable electrolyzation electrolyzer
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