An electrolytic cell is a type of electrochemical cell in which the flow of electric energy from an external source enables a redox reaction.
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Electrolytic
/ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/
Synonyms for "electrolytic" (4 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
electrolytic capacitor
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
electrolytic condensermost ionic
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: electrochemical, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser, most ionic.
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Synonym selection checklist
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- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
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When not to replace "electrolytic"
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Replacement workflow
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Related word relations
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More general
9 entriescapacitancecapacitorchemical processcondenserelectrical condenserelectrical engineering conceptelectrochemical deviceelectrochemistryelectronic component
More specific
5 entrieselectrolytic capacitorelectrolytic cellelectrolytic platingelectrolytic polishingelectrolytic refining
Collocations
6 entrieselectrolytic capacitorelectrolytic cellelectrolytic corrosionelectrolytic polishingelectrolytic refiningelectrolytic solution
Inflections
2 entriesmore electrolyticmost electrolytic
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
The show also features the Soil Lamp, by another Dutch designer, Marieke Staps, that operates on the electrolytic energy contained in damp soil enclosed in copper and zinc cells. Only a splash of water now and then is needed to "recharge" the soil.
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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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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "electrolytic"?
Closest matches include electrochemical, electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser, most ionic.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "electrolytic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.