TechnologyAugust 19, 2026
electrolyser
ih-LEK-truh-ly-zer
Definition
A device or apparatus that uses electricity to drive a chemical reaction, specifically to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'elektron' (amber, a source of electricity) and 'lysis' (a loosening or breaking). It combines these roots with the suffix '-er' to denote a device that performs this electrolytic process.
In the news
Hysata is recognized for developing a highly efficient electrolyser that improves the production of green hydrogen. This technology is the core product that enabled the company to move from a university laboratory to the commercial market.
2026: Hydrogen spin-out Hysata a national finalist for research commercialisation - University of Wollongong
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