What does "electrodeposition" mean?

The deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis; used as a method of purification.

What is a synonym for "electrodeposition"?

Common synonyms include: electrochemical processing, electroplating.

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Noun

1
The deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis; used as a method of purification. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonym: electroplating"
2
the deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis) wordnet

From electro- + deposition.