electrolysis

uncountable

A noun referring to a chemical process where an electric current is passed through an ionic solution to cause decomposition, or a cosmetic procedure that uses electric current to remove unwanted hair.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее химический процесс, при котором электрический ток пропускается через ионный раствор для разложения, или косметическую процедуру, использующую электрический ток для удаления нежелательных волос.

1. Chemical decomposition using electricity B2 formal scientific

   A process that uses an electric current to break down a chemical compound into its constituent parts when dissolved in water or melted

   • Electrolysis of water produces hydrogen and oxygen gas.
   • The process of electrolysis is used to refine metals like copper.
   • In chemistry class, we performed electrolysis on a salt solution.

   🇷🇺Химическое разложение с помощью электричества

2. Hair removal method B2 formal medical

   A technique for removing unwanted hair by inserting a thin needle into each hair follicle and applying an electric current to destroy the root

   • She chose electrolysis to permanently remove her facial hair.
   • The beautician recommended electrolysis for long-lasting results.
   • Electrolysis can be time-consuming because it treats each hair individually.

   🇷🇺Электролиз

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• electrolysis's possessive singular form