electrolysis
English
Etymology
Introduced by Michael Faraday on the suggestion of the Rev. William Whewell, from electro- + -lysis (“a loosening”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/
Noun
electrolysis (countable and uncountable, plural electrolyses)
- (chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.
- The destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current.
Related terms
Translations
chemical change
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destruction of hair roots by electric current
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