electrocatalyst en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English catalysis Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English catalyst English electrocatalyst From electro- + catalyst.
Meanings
- Any material, normally employed on the surface or an electrode, that catalyzes a half cell reaction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrocatalysts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
fr électrocatalyseur (material that catalyzes a half cell reaction)