ELECTROLYSIS


Meaning of ELECTROLYSIS in English

[ ˌɪlɛk'trɒlɪsɪs , ˌɛl- ]

■ noun

1》 Chemistry chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a conducting liquid.

2》 the removal of hair roots or small blemishes on the skin by the application of heat using an electric current.

Derivatives

electrolytic ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)'lɪtɪk adjective

electrolytical adjective

electrolytically adverb

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