electrorefining

[ ih-lek-troh-ri-fahy-ning ]

noun

1. the process for refining a metal in an electrolytic cell, in which the impure metal is used as the anode and the refined metal is deposited on the cathode.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrorefining¹

electro- + refining ( def )

Example Sentences

The electrorefining technology will be used to purify uranium metal, which is an essential part of the enriched uranium operations at the nuclear weapons plant.

From Washington Times