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.

electrochemistry

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

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

electrochemistry

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-kĕm′ĭ-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.

Derived Forms

• eˌlectroˈchemist, noun

Other Words From

• e·lec·tro·chem·i·cal [ih-lek-troh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• e·lectro·chemi·cal·ly adverb
• e·lectro·chemist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrochemistry¹

First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + chemistry

Example Sentences

"There's a wealth of knowledge out there which could be paired with electrochemistry to bring this method up to a bigger scale and then have a real impact."

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Their results showcase the changes of local solvation properties at metal/water interfaces, presenting new avenues for fine-tuning reactivity in electrochemistry.

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But electrochemistry, as the field is known, is especially complex.

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Additionally, using electrochemistry to trap the ions was around three times faster than simply allowing them to naturally accumulate on the cloths.

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The research team has now demonstrated that electrochemistry can be performed with electrodes that are already in place and in standard clinical use, opening a window to never-before-seen brain activity.

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