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Definition of: electrolysis
(i·lek′trol′ə·sis) noun
1. The decomposing of a chemical compound by passing an electric current through it.
2. The use of an electrified needle to destroy the roots of unwanted body hair. [<ELECTRO- + -LYSIS]
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