Phrases with «electrolytic»

The term "electrolytic" refers to a type of chemical reaction that occurs when an electric current passes through a solution or a liquid. It involves the breaking down of substances into ions, allowing them to move and conduct electricity. Full definition

Sentences with «electrolytic»

  • The material they were using, antimony sulfide, is a molten semiconductor, which normally would not allow for the kind of electrolytic process that is used to produce aluminum and some other metals through the application of an electric current. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Fray said blast furnace reactions take place in three dimensions, while electrolytic cell reactions occur in effectively two dimensions. (scientificamerican.com)
  • But right now 95 percent of the hydrogen available in the U.S. is either extracted from fossil fuels or made using electrolytic processes powered by fossil fuels, thus negating any real emissions savings or reduction in fossil fuel usage. (scientificamerican.com)
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