Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Of or relating to or containing an electrolyte: Describes something that involves, pertains to, or contains an electrolyte, which is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved or molten.
   • Of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis: Describes something related to the process of electrolysis, which uses an electric current to drive a chemical reaction, or something that is a product of this process.

2. Noun:

   • A fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte: A specific type of capacitor (an electronic component that stores electrical energy) where the dielectric material is an electrolyte.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The scientist studied the electrolytic properties of various salt solutions. (This describes properties related to an electrolyte.)
  • Aluminum is often produced through an electrolytic process. (This describes a process involving electrolysis.)
  • They needed an electrolytic cell for the experiment. (This describes a cell that contains an electrolyte and is used for electrolysis.)

• Noun:

  • The circuit designer replaced the faulty electrolytic with a new one. (This refers to the capacitor component.)
  • Be careful with the polarity when installing an electrolytic. (This is advice regarding the capacitor, which often has a positive and negative terminal.)

Advanced Usage

• Electrolytic conduction: The process of electric charge transfer through ions in an electrolyte.

  • The experiment demonstrated the principles of electrolytic conduction.

• Electrolytic refining: A purification process for metals using electrolysis.

  • Copper is purified through electrolytic refining.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrolyte (noun): A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved.

  • Sports drinks contain electrolytes to help with hydration.

• Electrolysis (noun): A chemical decomposition process produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution containing ions.

  • Hydrogen can be produced by the electrolysis of water.

• Electrolytically (adverb): In a way that relates to or by means of electrolysis.

  • The metal was electrolytically deposited onto the surface.

Synonyms

• Galvanic (adj): Pertaining to direct electric current, especially from a chemical reaction. (Note: This is related but not identical; "galvanic" often refers to the current source, while "electrolytic" refers to the process or components involved.)
• For the noun (capacitor): Capacitor, condenser.

Related Phrases

• Electrolytic capacitor: The full term for the noun definition.

  • An electrolytic capacitor is commonly used in power supply circuits.

• Electrolytic dissociation: The separation of a substance into ions in a solution.

  • The concept of electrolytic dissociation is fundamental in chemistry.

Adjective

1. of or relating to or containing an electrolyte
2. of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis

Noun

1. a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte