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electrorefining

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[ih-lek-troh-ri-fahy-ning] / ɪˌlɛk troʊ rɪˈfaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

the process for refining a metal in an electrolytic cell, in which the impure metal is used as the anode and the refined metal is deposited on the cathode.

Etymology

Origin of electrorefining

electro- + refining ( def. )

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