electrolysis
Americannoun
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Physical Chemistry. the passage of an electric current through an electrolyte with subsequent migration of positively and negatively charged ions to the negative and positive electrodes.
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the destruction of hair roots, tumors, etc., by an electric current.
noun
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the conduction of electricity by a solution or melt, esp the use of this process to induce chemical changes
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the destruction of living tissue, such as hair roots, by an electric current, usually for cosmetic reasons
Etymology
Origin of electrolysis
Example Sentences
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It takes a huge amount of green electricity to create the fuel using a process called electrolysis.
From BBC
Another major focus is reducing reliance on iridium, a costly platinum group metal used in PEM electrolysis.
From Science Daily
Hydrogen is widely seen as a key energy source for the future, which makes it critical to understand how water is split during electrolysis.
From Science Daily
The scientists believe that the nodules give off enough electric charge to split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen, a process known as electrolysis.
From Barron's
Electrochemical measurements showed that the material performs better than catalysts containing only one metal, especially under the high current conditions needed for real world electrolysis systems.
From Science Daily
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