electrolysis

n. separation of a chemical compound using an electric current; removal of hair and warts using such a method

This article is about the chemical process. For the cosmetic hair removal procedure, see Electrology. In chemistry and manufacturing, electrolysis is a method of separating chemically bonded elements and compounds by passing an electric current through them.
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Electrolysis /elec·trol·y·sis/ destruction by passage of a galvanic current, as in disintegration of a chemical compound in solution or removal of [more]Electrolysis - Community and Resources

Noun
1. lysis of a bond produced by the passage of an electric current
(hypernym) lysis
2. removing superfluous or unwanted hair by passing an electric current through the hair root
(hypernym) depilation, epilation

(n.)
The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water.