electrolysis
/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑləsɪs/
noun
- A method of removing hair by using an electric current to destroy the hair root.
- The salon offers electrolysis for both men and women.
- Many people choose electrolysis over waxing because it offers long-lasting results.
- She decided to try electrolysis to permanently remove her unwanted facial hair.
- A chemical process that uses an electric current to break down a substance into its parts.
- In chemistry class, we used electrolysis to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.
- Electrolysis is used in industry to extract pure metals from their ores.
- The factory uses electrolysis to produce chlorine gas from salt water.