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electrolysis
noun elec·trol·y·sis \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-səs\
: the process of removing unwanted hair by killing the hair root with an electric current
chemistry : the process of separating a liquid into its different chemical parts by passing an electric current through it
Full Definition of ELECTROLYSIS
1
a : the producing of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte b : subjection to this action
2
: the destruction of hair roots by an electrologist using direct current
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First Known Use of ELECTROLYSIS
1834
ELECTROLYSIS Defined for Kids
electrolysis
noun elec·trol·y·sis \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-səs\
Definition of ELECTROLYSIS for Kids
: the producing of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through a liquid
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electrolysis
noun elec·trol·y·sis \i-ˌlek-ˈträl-ə-səs\
plural elec·trol·y·ses \-ˌsēz\
Medical Definition of ELECTROLYSIS
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a : the producing of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte b : subjection to this action
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: the destruction of hair roots by an electrologist using direct current
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