electrolysis
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Etymology [edit]
Introduced by Faraday on the suggestion of the Rev. William Whewell, from electro- + -lysis (“a loosening”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.
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electrolysis (uncountable)
- (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
Translations [edit]
chemical change
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destruction of hair roots by electric current
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