ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Relating to electrolytes
  2. 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

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Related dictionary entries include electrolyte, electrooxidative, electrological, electrolytical, electrologic, electrodialytic.

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