electrolysis

elec·trol·y·sis

noun \i-ˌlek-ˈträl-ə-səs\

plural elec·trol·y·ses \-ˌsēz\

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