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electrolytic cell

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪk sɛl/

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/ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪk sɛl/C1formalscientific
  • ruУстройство, использующее электрическую энергию для проведения несамопроизвольной химической реакции, обычно состоящее из двух электродов, погружённых в раствор электролита.

A device that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction, typically consisting of two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte solution.

  1. Electrochemical deviceC1formal

    A device that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction, typically used for decomposition or electroplating.

    ruЭлектрохимическое устройство

    • The electrolytic cell splits water into hydrogen and oxygen gas.
    • In electroplating, an electrolytic cell deposits a thin metal layer onto an object.
    • The industrial production of aluminum relies on large electrolytic cells.