electrolyser
Definition
- Noun:
- Device for electrolysis: An "electrolyser" is an apparatus that uses electricity to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction, typically to decompose a compound into its constituent elements.
Usage Examples
- (A device that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using electric current.)
- (Large-scale apparatus for chemical production via electrolysis.)
Advanced Usage
"PEM electrolyser": a type of electrolyser that uses a proton exchange membrane to separate hydrogen and oxygen.
- PEM electrolysers are efficient for small-scale hydrogen production. (A specific design of electrolyser.)
"Alkaline electrolyser": a traditional type of electrolyser that uses an alkaline solution as the electrolyte.
- Alkaline electrolysers are commonly used in large industrial plants. (A common variant.)
Variants and Related Words
Electrolysis (n): the chemical process of using electric current to cause a decomposition reaction.
- Electrolysis of water produces hydrogen gas. (The process itself.)
Electrolytic (adj): relating to or involving electrolysis.
- The electrolytic cell is the core component of an electrolyser. (Adjectival form.)
Synonyms
- Electrolytic cell: a cell that performs electrolysis (often used interchangeably with "electrolyser").
- Electrolysis apparatus: a general term for equipment used for electrolysis.
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