Electrolyze

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of electrolyze

verb to decompose a compound by passing an electric current through it

Example Sentences

A1 I learned how to electrolyze water in my science class.

A2 The process of electrolyzing salt water produces chlorine gas.

B1 The company uses a special machine to electrolyze metal for their products.

B2 Scientists are researching more efficient ways to electrolyze hydrogen for fuel cells.

C1 The chemical engineer was able to electrolyze the compound to separate its components.

C2 Electrolyzing copper is a common process used in the manufacturing industry.

Examples of electrolyze in a Sentence

formal The scientists used a special machine to electrolyze the water and separate the hydrogen and oxygen molecules.

informal I heard you can electrolyze water to make your own hydrogen fuel at home.

slang Dude, let's try electrolyzing some water and see what happens!

figurative She felt like her emotions were being electrolyzed, separating the positive from the negative.

Grammatical Forms of electrolyze

• past tense: electrolyzed
• plural: electrolyze
• comparative: more electrolyzed
• superlative: most electrolyzed
• present tense: electrolyze
• future tense: will electrolyze
• perfect tense: have electrolyzed
• continuous tense: is electrolyzing
• singular: electrolyzes
• positive degree: electrolyze
• infinitive: to electrolyze
• gerund: electrolyzing
• participle: electrolyzing

Origin and Evolution of electrolyze

First Known Use: 1834 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'electrolyze' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'electron' meaning amber (referring to static electricity) and 'lysis' meaning loosening or splitting.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of chemical reactions involving electricity, the term 'electrolyze' has evolved to also refer to the process of decomposing a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it.