electrolytic cell

/ɪˌlɛktəˈlɪtɪk/
IPA guide

Definitions of electrolytic cell
  1. noun
    a cell containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen)
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    voltaic cell
    an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged
    type of:
    cell, electric cell
    a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘electrolytic cell'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family