Definition of "electrolyze" [e•lec•tro•lyze]

• To cause to decompose by electrolysis. (verb-transitive)

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• "Over the longer term, we might be able to build enough renewable energy capacity ” solar and wind in particular ” to "electrolyze" water, stripping away its hydrogen in a truly renewable fashion."
• "If you are trying to electrolyze water to make hydrogen and oxygen, it helps to not have them mix together trust me."
• "I've heard of the possibility of technology that could be powered with solar and/or wind power, could extract water vapor from the air, and electrolyze it to convert it into hydrogen."