Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑləsɪs/
noun the process of passing an electric current through a substance to cause a chemical change
A1 Electrolysis is a process that uses electricity to break down substances.
A2 In chemistry class, we learned about electrolysis and how it can separate compounds.
B1 The electrolysis of water produces hydrogen and oxygen gases.
B2 Electrolysis is commonly used in industry for metal extraction.
C1 Researchers are studying ways to improve the efficiency of electrolysis for renewable energy applications.
C2 The electrolysis of brine is used to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide on a large scale.
formal The process of electrolysis involves the decomposition of a compound using an electric current.
informal My science project this year is all about electrolysis and its applications.
slang I heard electrolysis is like magic for removing unwanted hair.
figurative In a way, electrolysis can be seen as a way to 'cleanse' substances by breaking them down into their basic components.
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