What does electrolytic mean?
Electrolytic means Relating to electrolysis.
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/ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ · adjective
Relating to electrolysis.
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.
Use electrolytic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Electrolytic means Relating to electrolysis.
Common synonyms include electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
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.
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