electrodeposition
/i'lektrou,dipɔ'ziʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The process of depositing a substance onto an electrode using electrical current: "Electrodeposition" refers specifically to the method where a material is coated or plated onto a conductive surface (the electrode) through the action of an electric current, most commonly via an electrolytic process.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The electrodeposition of copper onto the circuit board creates the conductive pathways.
- This technique uses electrodeposition to apply a thin, protective layer of chromium to the steel parts.
Advanced Usage
- "to undergo electrodeposition": to be the object or result of the electrodeposition process.
- The metal ions in the solution will undergo electrodeposition onto the cathode.
- "electrodeposition process/technique": a method or procedure involving electrodeposition.
- The new electrodeposition technique allows for more uniform coatings.
Variants and Related Words
- Electrodeposit (verb/noun): To deposit by this process, or the material so deposited.
- Verb: They will electrodeposit a layer of gold.
- Noun: The final product had a smooth electrodeposit.
- Electroplating (noun): A common, specific application of electrodeposition, typically for depositing a layer of metal.
- Electroplating with nickel improves corrosion resistance.
Synonyms
- Electrolytic deposition: A more descriptive synonym emphasizing the use of electrolysis.
- Electroplating: A synonym when the deposited material is a metal and the goal is to create a coating.
Related Phrases
- Cathodic electrodeposition: Deposition occurring at the cathode (negatively charged electrode).
- In this setup, the metal is formed by cathodic electrodeposition.
- Anodic electrodeposition: Deposition occurring at the anode (positively charged electrode), less common.
- Anodic electrodeposition is used for certain oxide coatings.
Noun
- the deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis)