electrodeposition en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English deposition English electrodeposition From electro- + deposition.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis; used as a method of purification.
Near-synonym: electroplating
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrodepositions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
el ηλεκτροαπόθεση (deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis) · it elettrodeposizione (deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis) · fr électrodéposition (deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis)