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.
Generic synonyms: Depilation, Epilation

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

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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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