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Adjective: electrolytic  i,lek-tru'li-tik
  1. Of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
    "The electrolytic process was used to separate the metal from its ore"
     
  2. Of or relating to or containing an electrolyte
    "The electrolytic solution conducted electricity between the two electrodes"
Noun: electrolytic  i,lek-tru'li-tik
  1. A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
    "The technician replaced the faulty electrolytic capacitor in the power supply";
    - electrolytic capacitor, electrolytic condenser

Derived forms: electrolytics

Type of: capacitance, capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser

Encyclopedia: Electrolytic