electrolytic
adjective
elec·tro·lyt·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈli-tik 
: of or relating to electrolysis or an electrolyte
an electrolytic cell
also
: produced by or used in electrolysis
electrolytic copper
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One thing electrolytic capacitors do not love is heat, and there was plenty of it before a broad move to multi-core around 2005 came into effect.
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Large electrolytic capacitors are used to smooth the output of the diode bridge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2019
These have electrolytic zinc iodide and zinc bromide fluids dissolving and releasing energy through a chemical reduction and oxidation reaction (hence the term 'redox').
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
While some Arizona mines use an electrolytic chemical process to distill copper and some ship to a smelter in Miami-Globe, others ship to Mexico or beyond.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The current cost of electrolytic green hydrogen, however, is steep: $4.50 to $12 per kilogram.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
This innovative fruit cleaner uses an electrolytic ion purification system to ensure your fruits and vegetables are clean and ready to eat.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
But as detailed in the YouTube video, the one bought off eBay only has two inductors, as well as a large electrolytic capacitor, but a lot less circuitry overall.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 9 Nov. 2023
This electrolyte powder, made with natural ingredients, provides key electrolytic minerals such as magnesium and potassium in one easy scoop.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2023
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Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Large electrolytic capacitors are used to smooth the output of the diode bridge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2019
These have electrolytic zinc iodide and zinc bromide fluids dissolving and releasing energy through a chemical reduction and oxidation reaction (hence the term 'redox').
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2025
While some Arizona mines use an electrolytic chemical process to distill copper and some ship to a smelter in Miami-Globe, others ship to Mexico or beyond.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
The current cost of electrolytic green hydrogen, however, is steep: $4.50 to $12 per kilogram.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
This innovative fruit cleaner uses an electrolytic ion purification system to ensure your fruits and vegetables are clean and ready to eat.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024
But as detailed in the YouTube video, the one bought off eBay only has two inductors, as well as a large electrolytic capacitor, but a lot less circuitry overall.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 9 Nov. 2023
This electrolyte powder, made with natural ingredients, provides key electrolytic minerals such as magnesium and potassium in one easy scoop.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2023
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“Electrolytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrolytic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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electrolytic
adjective
elec·tro·lyt·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈlit-ik
: of or relating to electrolysis or an electrolyte
Medical Definition
electrolytic
adjective
elec·tro·lyt·ic
i-ˌlek-trə-ˈlit-ik
: of or relating to electrolysis or an electrolyte
also
: involving, produced by, or used in electrolysis
the anode of an electrolytic cell
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