Electrolytic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Electrolytic is an adjective meaning Relating to electrolysis.
Meaning
Relating to electrolysis.
More Meanings
- Relating to electrolytes
- A battery, capacitor or other similar device
Example Sentences
However, approaching energisation, electrolytic corrosion was discovered between the copper contact wire and aluminium beams in the tunnel. The corrosion was caused by the dissimilar metals. An aluminium contact wire system which prevents electrolytic corrosion was subsequently developed, tested and adopted within a year, and replaced the earlier copper installation.
Word Forms
- electrolytics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include electrolyte, electrooxidative, electrological, electrolytical, electrologic, electrodialytic.
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