(n)the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode, Syn.dielectrolysis, cataphoresis, ionophoresis
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n. [ Electro- + Gr. &unr_; a loosing, dissolving, fr. &unr_; to loose, dissolve. ] (Physics & Chem.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]