electrolysis

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms 1.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

Introduced by Faraday on the suggestion of the Rev. William Whewell, from electro- and -lysis (“‘a loosening’”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.

[edit] Noun

electrolysis (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) the chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt
2. the destruction of hair roots by means of an electric current

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• electrolytic
• electrolyze

[edit] See also

• electroplating