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

Jiao’s two-step process to turn CO2 to CO to acetate is “some clever electrochemistry,” Puthiyaveetil says.

From Science News For Students

For a more detailed discussion of these views, see Lehfeldt's Electrochemistry , pp. 78, 79.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1825 his paper on the Preservation of Metals by Electrochemistry was published.

From Project Gutenberg

Several journals are published specially to deal with physical chemistry, of which electrochemistry forms an important part.

From Project Gutenberg

From this law he deduced a number of conclusions of the highest importance to electrochemistry.

From Project Gutenberg