Adjective: electrolytic i,lek-tru'li-tik
- Of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
"The electrolytic process was used to separate the metal from its ore"
- Of or relating to or containing an electrolyte
"The electrolytic solution conducted electricity between the two electrodes"
- 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