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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Producing this hydrogen, particularly through electrolysis powered by renewable energy, would place additional demands on energy grids and necessitate further infrastructure expansion.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, laser hair removal and electrolysis have some key similarities and differences.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike hydrogen produced through processes such as steam methane reforming or water electrolysis, geologic hydrogen occurs naturally, much like oil or natural gas.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Initial research suggested potato-size nodules rich in metals, predominantly found 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) below the surface in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, released an electrical charge, splitting seawater into oxygen and hydrogen through electrolysis.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Beyond that, laser hair removal and electrolysis have some key similarities and differences.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Unlike hydrogen produced through processes such as steam methane reforming or water electrolysis, geologic hydrogen occurs naturally, much like oil or natural gas.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Initial research suggested potato-size nodules rich in metals, predominantly found 4,000 meters (13,100 feet) below the surface in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, released an electrical charge, splitting seawater into oxygen and hydrogen through electrolysis.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Electrolysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolysis. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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