electrochemical series

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. electromotive series.

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electrochemical series British  

noun

1. another name for electromotive series

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Etymology

Origin of electrochemical series

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Many new chemical elements were discovered, beginnings were made on the electrochemical series of the elements, the electric arc and incandescent platinum wires suggested the possibilities of electric lighting, and various electrochemical observations gave promise of other practical applications such as metal-refining, electroplating, and quantity production of certain gases.

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