electrochemical
adjective/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #14,606 most common English word
Meaning
relating to chemical reactions that involve electricity or the production of electricity by chemical means.
Example sentence
The researchers studied electrochemical reactions to develop more efficient batteries.
Synonyms & related words
- electrolytic
- galvanic
- voltaic
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