electrolytic

[ ih-lek-truh-lit-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived by electrolysis.
2. pertaining to an electrolyte.

electrolytic

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

1. physics
   1. of, concerned with, or produced by electrolysis or electrodeposition
   2. of, relating to, or containing an electrolyte

noun

1. Also calledelectrolytic capacitor electronics a small capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte

Derived Forms

• eˌlectroˈlytically, adverb

Other Words From

• e·lec·tro·lyt·i·cal·ly adverb
• non·e·lec·tro·lyt·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrolytic¹

First recorded in 1835–45; electro- + -lytic

Example Sentences

Bateman applied that research in founding the company, which uses an “ultra-light curved paddle” to harness energy from waves, combining this energy with an electrolytic technique to grow artificial reefs.

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Every man who had fallen was covered with a film of the precious metal, as if he had been dipped into an electrolytic bath.

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He subsequently extended the application of the electrolytic theory to the phenomena of atmospheric electricity.

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Beside being a by-product of sulphuric acid manufacture, it is separated also in the electrolytic refining of copper.

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The former method of utilizing the energy embraces electrothermal processes, and the latter method, electrolytic processes.

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It is in connection with the refining of metals that electrolytic processes become of prime importance.

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