electrolysis
noun/ɪˈlɛktrəlɪsɪs/
Frequency rank: #16,810 most common English word
Meaning
a process that uses electric current to cause a chemical reaction or to remove hair permanently.
Example sentence
The dentist used electrolysis to permanently remove unwanted hair before the procedure.
Synonyms & related words
- depilation
- epilating
- ionization
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