electromotive series

noun Chemistry.

the classification of metals in the order of their electrode potentials.

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Also called electrochemical series.

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British Dictionary definitions for electromotive series

electromotive series

noun

chem a series of the metals, together with hydrogen, ranged in the order of their electrode potentials
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