adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by electrolysis or an electrolyte
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The electrolytical process breaks down the salt solution into its component ions.
- Electrolytical refining is used to purify copper metal.
- The electrolytical cell contains two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte solution.
- Electrolytical decomposition requires a continuous electric current.
- Industrial electrolytical methods produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide from brine.