interconversion

noun

in·​ter·​con·​ver·​sion ˌin-tər-kən-ˈvər-zhən How to pronounce interconversion (audio)
-shən
: mutual conversion
interconversion of chemical compounds
interconvert transitive verb
interconvertibility noun
interconvertible adjective

Examples of interconversion in a Sentence

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Flow batteries contain liquid or gaseous electrolytes that flow through cells from tanks, according to the International Flow Battery Forum website: The interconversion of energy between electrical and stored chemical energy takes place in the electrochemical cell. Kat Friedrich, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interconversion was in 1865

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“Interconversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconversion. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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