electroactive en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus ▲ Ancient Greek ἐνεργητῐκός (energētĭkós)sl. Latin āctīvusbor. Old French actifbor. Middle English actyf English active English electroactive From electro- + active.
Meanings
- describing any material (especially in a cell) that is electrically active or responsive
- describing any polymer that changes shape in the presence of an electric field
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more electroactive | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most electroactive | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |