anolyte

[ an-l-ahyt ]

noun

1. (in electrolysis) the portion of the electrolyte in the immediate vicinity of the anode.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anolyte¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ano(de) + (electro)lyte

Example Sentences

Prof. Lau's innovation is to dispense with the alkali-metal electrolyte and use pure water as a metal-free anolyte to prevent carbonate formation and salt deposition.

From Science Daily

By contrast, redox flow batteries consist of large tanks of anolyte and catholyte passing through a membrane.

From Forbes