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electrology|iː-, ɛlɛkˈtrɒlədʒɪ|
[f. electro- + -logy.]
The science of electricity. Also occasionally used in other senses (see quots. 1896, 1940, and 1970). Hence electroˈlogic, -ical adjs.
1840W. Whewell Philos. Induct. Sci. I. p. lxxii, Electricity is in the same condition as heat; having only one word to express the property and the science. M. Le Comte proposes Electrology: for the same reason as before, I should conceive Electrics more agreeable to analogy. 1896Daily News 13 Feb. 2/1 The newly-elected president [sc. Capt. Abney] avowed his preference for ‘electrology’ as against ‘photography’. 1940Chambers's Techn. Dict. 290/2 Electro-therapy.., the treatment of diseases by electric currents, or by electrically produced radiations. Also called electrology. 1970Daily Hampshire Gaz. (Northampton, Mass.) 1 Oct. 2/1 (Advt.), Electrology. Permanent Hair Removal.
Add: Hence elecˈtrologist n. orig. U.S., a person who is trained to remove unwanted body hair by electrolysis.
1939Stand. Textbk. Cosmetol. (Milady Publishing Corp.) 311/2 Electrologist,..proposed term for a person versed in electrology. 1976Rhyl Jrnl. & Advertiser 9 Dec. 22/8 (Advt.), Unwanted hair permanently removed safely, gently by our skilled electrologist. 1985Brit. Med. Jrnl. 14 Dec. 1697/1 Several reputable schools train electrologists, so those seeking treatment [for facial hair] should ensure that their therapist is properly trained. |