Where is electrolysis used in the real world?

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Electrolysis: Electrolysis is defined as a process of decomposing ionic compounds into their elements by passing a direct electric current through the aqueous solution of the compound.
Application of electrolysis:
It is used in the extraction of metals from their ores like Aluminium and Potassium.
It is used in refining the metals like Copper and Zinc.
It is also used in the electroplating of Gold and Silver.

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