ELECTROLOGY
E`lec*trol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Electro- + -logy.]
Defn: That branch of physical science which treats of the phenomena of electricity and its properties.
ELECTROLYSIS
E`lec*trol"y*sis, n. Etym: [Electro- + Gr. (Physics & Chem.)
Defn: The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water.
ELECTROLYTE
E*lec"tro*lyte, n. Etym: [Electro- + Gr. électrolyte.] (Physics &
Chem.)
Defn: A compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an electric current.
ELECTROLYTIC; ELECTROLYTICAL E*lec`tro*lyt"ic, E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. électrolytique.]
Defn: Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action.
— E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al*ly, adv.
ELECTROLYZABLE
E*lec"tro*ly`za*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being electrolyzed, or decomposed by electricity.