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Definition of Electrolysis

1. Noun. (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions.

2. Noun. Removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root.

Definition of Electrolysis

1. n. The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water.

Definition of Electrolysis

1. Noun. (chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt ¹

2. Noun. the destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Electrolysis

1. [n -LYSES]

Medical Definition of Electrolysis

1. 1. The process where an electric current is passed through an electrolytic solution or other appropriate medium, causing a chemical reaction. Similar to what happens within a battery. 2. The process where an electric current is used to destroy tumours. 3. The removal of unwanted body hair by electrocuting the hair roots with an electrified needle. Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution (05 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Electrolysis

electroloading electrolocation electrolocations electrologies electrologist electrologists electrology electroluminescence electroluminescent electrolysation

electrolyse electrolyser electrolysers electrolyses electrolysing electrolysis (current term) electrolyte electrolyte acid electrolyte balance electrolyte imbalance

electrolyte metabolism electrolyte profile electrolyte solution electrolytes electrolytic electrolytic capacitor electrolytic cell electrolytic condenser electrolytical electrolytically

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