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electrolysis

elect·ro·ly·sis

UK/ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ US/ɪˌlɛˈktrɑlʌsʌs/ uncommon

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Origin

Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday. From electro- + -lysis (“a loosening”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.

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