electrolysis

noun

elec·trol·y·sis | \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-lə-səs

Definition of electrolysis

1a : 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

Examples of electrolysis in a Sentence

She had electrolysis done on her upper lip.

Recent Examples on the Web

This will protect the electrical connects from corrosion and electrolysis. — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, "How to Waterproof Your Cordless Power Tools," 27 Jan. 2016 Seawater chemistry In electrolysis, a device powered by electricity is used to split H2O, producing hydrogen gas. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Splitting water for fuel while removing CO₂ from the air," 28 June 2018 The process using photo catalysts is the best option for space travel as the equipment weighs much less than the one needed for electrolysis. — Charles W. Dunnill, Scientific American, "Method of Making Oxygen from Water in Zero Gravity Raises Hope for Long-Distance Space Travel," 10 July 2018 This is possible using a process known as electrolysis, which involves running a current through a water sample containing some soluble electrolyte. — Charles W. Dunnill, Scientific American, "Method of Making Oxygen from Water in Zero Gravity Raises Hope for Long-Distance Space Travel," 10 July 2018 For example, one method uses special membrane filters to separate the hydrogen and hydroxide ions produced during electrolysis. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Splitting water for fuel while removing CO₂ from the air," 28 June 2018 Carbon Engineering wants to make very low-carbon fuels, with a process powered by renewables, using CO2 from the air, drawing hydrogen from electrolysis. — David Roberts, Vox, "Sucking carbon out of the air won’t solve climate change," 14 June 2018 The best way to get rid of pesky facial hair is either laser hair removal (on dark hairs) or electrolysis. — Ellen Warren, chicagotribune.com, "Still puzzled by the shrunken men's suit?," 20 June 2018 But to eliminate those hairs forever, there is electrolysis, the only truly permanent hair-removal method. — Kayleigh Donahue, Allure, "Allure's Guide to Hair Removal From Your Brows to Your Bikini Line," 6 June 2018

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