electrolyze

[ ih-lek-truh-lahyz ]
/ ɪˈlɛk trəˌlaɪz /

verb (used with object), e·lec·tro·lyzed, e·lec·tro·lyz·ing. Physical Chemistry.

to decompose by electrolysis.
Also especially British, e·lec·tro·lyse.

Origin of electrolyze

First recorded in 1825–35; electro- + -lyze

OTHER WORDS FROM electrolyze

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

Words nearby electrolyze

electrolytic cell, electrolytic dissociation, electrolytic gas, electrolytic interrupter, electrolytic machining, electrolyze, electromagnet, electromagnetic, electromagnetic field, electromagnetic force, electromagnetic induction

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British Dictionary definitions for electrolyse

electrolyse

US electrolyze

/ (ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌlaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to decompose (a chemical compound) by electrolysis
to destroy (living tissue, such as hair roots) by electrolysis

Derived forms of electrolyse

electrolysation or US electrolyzation, noun electrolyser or US electrolyzer, noun

Word Origin for electrolyse

C19: back formation from electrolysis on pattern of analyse