electrolysis

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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.

• 🇨🇳指将电流通过离子溶液使其分解的化学过程；也指利用电流破坏毛囊以去除多余毛发的美容方法。

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.

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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.

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• electrolyses plural form
• electrolyses' possessive plural form
• electrolysis's possessive singular form