Definition of "electrolysis" []

• Chemical change, especially decomposition, produced in an electrolyte by an electric current. (noun)
• Destruction of living tissue, especially of hair roots, by means of an electric current applied with a needle-shaped electrode. (noun)

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• "As a result, electrolysis is for many a lifelong pursuit that often does not meet the clients expectations."
• "The only way to repair a system with electrolysis is to remove any and all connections to the electrical system (that can be daunting in a medical building), and replace the entire piping system in the building."
• "They also say that electrolysis is involved ( "gas bubbles form around the electrodes indicating that an electrolytic reaction is taking place")."