- electrolysis (n.)
[electrolysis 词源字典]
- 1834; the name was introduced by Faraday on the suggestion of the Rev. William Whewell (1794-1866), English polymath, from electro- + Greek lysis "a loosening," from lyein "to loosen, set free" (see lose). Originally of tumors, later (1879) of hair removal. Related: electrolytic.[electrolysis etymology, electrolysis origin, 英语词源]