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electrolytic Definition

electro·lytic (ē lek′trō lit′ik, i-; --trə-)

adjective

  1. of or produced by electrolysis
  2. of or containing an electrolyte

electrolytic Related Forms
elec′tro·lyt′i·cally adverb
electrolytic Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • large: This is of greatest importance with large value electrolytics, where excess voltage may cause the chemicals in the capacitor to overheat or explode.

Modifies a noun

  • capacitor: A bad hum usually means that the main electrolytic capacitors have come to the end of the road.
  • deposition: N Nickel plating: The electrolytic deposition of nickel to forma corrosion barrier or to reclaim a worn part.
  • cell: The photovoltaic effect was first observed in an electrolytic cell by Edmond Becquerel in 1839.
  • process: Anode a plate of metal cast in a shape suitable for refining by the electrolytic process.
  • action: Electricity to produce an electrolytic action is not required in this process.
  • dissociation: This relatively new technology combines electrolytic dissociation of water molecules to hydrogen and oxygen with membrane separation.