HyperDic: electrolysis

English > 2 senses of the word electrolysis:
NOUNprocesselectrolysis(chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
actelectrolysisremoving superfluous or unwanted hair / hair by passing an electric current through the hair / hair root
electrolysis > pronunciation
Soundsihleh.ktraa'lahsahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > electrolysis: 2 senses > noun 1, process
Meaning(chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions.
Categorychemistry, chemical scienceThe science of matter
Broaderdecomposition, decomposition reaction, chemical decomposition reaction(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
Spanishelectrolisis, electrólisis
Catalanelectròlisi
Adjectiveselectrolyticof or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
English > electrolysis: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningRemoving superfluous or unwanted hair / hair by passing an electric current through the hair / hair root.
Broaderdepilation, epilationThe act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)

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