Noun: electrolysis i,lek'tró-li-sis
- (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
"Electrolysis is commonly used in the production of hydrogen gas"
- Removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
"She chose electrolysis for permanent hair removal on her face"
Derived forms: electrolysises
Type of: breakdown, chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition, decomposition reaction, depilation, epilation
Encyclopedia: Electrolysis