electroly'sation

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electrolyse or electrolyze (ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌlaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to decompose (a chemical compound) by electrolysis
2.  to destroy (living tissue, such as hair roots) by electrolysis
 
[C19: back formation from electrolysis on pattern of analyse]
 
electrolyze or electrolyze
 
vb
 
[C19: back formation from electrolysis on pattern of analyse]
 
electroly'sation or electrolyze
 
n
 
electroly'zation or electrolyze
 
n
 
e'lectrolyser or electrolyze
 
n
 
e'lectrolyzer or electrolyze
 
n

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Electroly'sation is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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