electrolytic

Pronunciation: /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
  2. adjective of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
  3. adjective of or relating to or containing an electrolyte

Etymology

From electrolyte + -ic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
capacitor

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