electrosynthesis

[ih-lek-troh-sin-thuh-sis]

noun

Chemistry.

1. synthesis effected by electrolytic oxidation or reduction.

Other Word Forms

• electrosynthetic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrosynthesis¹

First recorded in 1835–45; electro- + synthesis

Example Sentences

Of making commodities by electrosynthesis, he says, "I think we'll be there within 10 years."

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