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ELECTROLYTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does electrolytic mean? 

ELECTROLYTIC (noun)
  The noun ELECTROLYTIC has 1 sense:

1. a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyteplay

  Familiarity information: ELECTROLYTIC used as a noun is very rare.


ELECTROLYTIC (adjective)
  The adjective ELECTROLYTIC has 2 senses:

1. of or concerned with or produced by electrolysisplay

2. of or relating to or containing an electrolyteplay

  Familiarity information: ELECTROLYTIC used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ELECTROLYTIC (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

electrolytic; electrolytic capacitor; electrolytic condenser

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

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


ELECTROLYTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

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)


Sense 2

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)


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