noun
- Plural of anolyte; the electrolyte solution in the anode compartment of an electrochemical cell or battery.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The anolytes in the electrochemical cell undergo oxidation at the anode.
- Different anolytes are used depending on the type of battery being manufactured.
- The composition of anolytes affects the efficiency of the electrochemical reaction.
- Researchers tested various anolytes to improve the performance of the fuel cell.