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ELECTROLYTIC
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
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)
Sense 2
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)
