ELECTROLYTIC

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte

Synonyms:

electrolytic; electrolytic capacitor; electrolytic condenser

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("electrolytic" is a kind of...):

capacitance; capacitor; condenser; electrical condenser (an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge)

Meaning:

Of or relating to or containing an electrolyte

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

electrolytic capacitor (a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte)

Derivation:

electrolyte (a solution that conducts electricity)

Meaning:

Of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

electrolysis ((chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions)

Derivation:

electrolysis ((chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions)