electrolysis
noun
elec·trol·y·sis
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-səs 
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.
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Next, the remaining organic material undergoes electrolysis, powered by solar energy.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
From traditional laser hair removal to electrolysis, a procedure that a permanent hair removal method that uses an electric current to destroy hair follicles, and vajacials and facials, the laser equipment is adjusted based on your skin color, hair color, and hair coarseness.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
One technique uses electrolysis to replace the blast furnaces and create a zero carbon form of material.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
The Exploring Venus with Electrolysis (EVE) project would use electrolysis to replenish a balloon to allow exploration of the Venusian atmosphere, which is potentially habitable.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
From traditional laser hair removal to electrolysis, a procedure that a permanent hair removal method that uses an electric current to destroy hair follicles, and vajacials and facials, the laser equipment is adjusted based on your skin color, hair color, and hair coarseness.
—Náosha Gregg, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
One technique uses electrolysis to replace the blast furnaces and create a zero carbon form of material.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
The Exploring Venus with Electrolysis (EVE) project would use electrolysis to replenish a balloon to allow exploration of the Venusian atmosphere, which is potentially habitable.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Electrolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolysis. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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electrolysis
noun
elec·trol·y·sis
i-ˌlek-ˈträl-ə-səs
1
: the producing of chemical changes by passage of an electric current through an electrolyte
2
: the destruction of hair roots with an electric current
Medical Definition
electrolysis
noun
elec·trol·y·sis
i-ˌlek-ˈträl-ə-səs
plural electrolyses
-ˌsēz
1
a
: the process of producing 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 by means of an electric current applied to the body with a needle-shaped electrode
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