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electrolyze

/ˌɛlɪkˈtrɔɪzaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does electrolyze mean?

verb

to cause a chemical reaction in which an electric current is used to drive an oxidation-reduction reaction, typically to split a compound into its constituent elements.

Example

"The scientist decided to electrolyze the water to produce hydrogen and oxygen."

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