electrochemistry

[ ih-lek-troh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun
  1. the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical changes produced by electricity and the production of electricity by chemical changes.

Origin of electrochemistry

1
First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + chemistry

Other words from electrochemistry

  • e·lec·tro·chem·i·cal [ih-lek-troh-kem-i-kuhl], /ɪˌlɛk troʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, adjective
  • e·lec·tro·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • e·lec·tro·chem·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for electrochemistry

electrochemistry

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the branch of chemistry concerned with the study of electric cells and electrolysis

Derived forms of electrochemistry

  • electrochemist, noun

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Scientific definitions for electrochemistry

electrochemistry

[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-kĕmĭ-strē ]


  1. The scientific study of the electrical aspects of chemical reactions, especially the changes they bring about in the arrangement and energy of electrons. Electrochemistry is vital to the study of electrolysis, power generation by electric cells, and the transmission of electrical signals by neurons.

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