### Question
How is the "electrolysis" defined?


### Answer
The term **electrolysis** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16161d* as follows -

> a process that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16161d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HYDROGEN**

