ელექტროლიზი • (elek'trolizi)=electrolysis=ηλεκτρόλυση

WIKTIONARY: Etymology

Introduced by Faraday on the suggestion of the Rev. William Whewell, from electro- + -lysis (“a loosening”). Originally of tumors, later (1909) of hair removal.

From Latin electrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (elektron, “amber”) (a natural resin, which - when rubbed - produces static electricity).

From the Ancient Greek λύσις (“a loosening”); compare lysis.