electrolysis
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/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːləsɪs/
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/ɪˌlekˈtrɒləsɪs/
noun
R
A treatment that uses electricity to remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair root.
She underwent electrolysis to remove the hair on her upper lip.
R
A process where an electric current is passed through a liquid to separate it into different chemicals.
The production of aluminum involves the use of electrolysis.
translation
A treatment that uses electricity to remove unwanted hair by destroying the hair root.; A process where an electric current is passed through a liquid to separate it into different chemicals.
Word Forms
Plural
electrolyses