electrolysis
Meanings
Plural: electrolyses
Noun
- (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
- removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
- 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.
Origin / Etymology
Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday. From electro- + -lysis (“a loosening”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.
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