electromotive series

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the classification of metals in the order of their electrode potentials.

electromotive series

noun

1. chem a series of the metals, together with hydrogen, ranged in the order of their electrode potentials

Example Sentences

Volta then proved that all metals could be arranged in an electromotive series such that each became positive when placed in contact with the one next below it in the series.

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