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English noun: electrolysis

1. electrolysis (process) (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions


Broader (hypernym)chemical decomposition reaction, decomposition, decomposition reaction


Domain categorychemical science, chemistry

2. electrolysis (act) removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root


Broader (hypernym)depilation, epilation









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