electrolyse

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌlaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• eˌlectrolyˈsation, noun
• eˈlectroˌlyser, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrolyse¹

C19: back formation from electrolysis on pattern of analyse

Example Sentences

This means, they say, that the nodules sitting on the seabed could generate electric currents large enough to split, or electrolyse, molecules of seawater.

From BBC

So for hydrogen to be considered "green", electricity from renewable sources has to be used to electrolyse water.

From BBC

"What we're envisioning is to use electricity from wind and solar out at sea, to boil and electrolyse seawater to produce green hydrogen," Doh Deog-hee, President of Korea Maritime and Ocean University said.

From BBC

"We use electricity to electrolyse water and generate hydrogen. And then we're using air to add nitrogen to the system," explains Behzad Partoon, a postdoctoral researcher from Aarhus University.

From BBC

The basic idea, as is done here, of using sunlight through solar PV to electrolyse water, store the hydrogen then, when the power is required, reverse the process.

From Forbes