electrolysis

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(e-lec-trol-y-sis) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the process of decomposing a chemical compound by the passage of an electric current

Example Sentence

One use of electrolysis of water is to produce hydrogen.

Synonyms

chemical change; decomposition; chemical reaction

Antonyms

stability; sameness

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Rhymes

  • hydrolysis

  • electrolysis
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