electrolysis
elec·trol·y·sis
noun \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-səs\Definition of ELECTROLYSIS
1
a : the producing of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte b : subjection to this action
2
: the destruction of hair roots by an electrologist using direct current
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- She had electrolysis done on her upper lip.
First Known Use of ELECTROLYSIS
1834
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