electrolysis

Pronunciation: /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/

The English word “electrolysis” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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.

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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