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Electrochemical: meaning, definitions and examples

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electrochemical

 

[ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

science field

Electrochemical refers to the branch of chemistry that deals with the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions. It involves studying how chemical reactions can produce electric current and how electric current can cause chemical changes.

Synonyms

electro-chemical

Examples of usage

  • Electrochemical cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
  • The electrochemical reaction in batteries is essential for their operation.
  • Electrochemical sensors are used in various industries for detecting specific substances.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrochemical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eletroquímico

🇮🇳 इलेक्ट्रोकेमिकल

🇩🇪 elektrochemisch

🇮🇩 elektrokimia

🇺🇦 електрохімічний

🇵🇱 elektrochemiczny

🇯🇵 電気化学的

🇫🇷 électrochimique

🇪🇸 electroquímico

🇹🇷 elektrokimyasal

🇰🇷 전기화학의

🇸🇦 كيميائي كهربائي

🇨🇿 elektrochemický

🇸🇰 elektrochemický

🇨🇳 电化学的

🇸🇮 Elektrokemični

🇮🇸 rafmagnsfræðilegur

🇰🇿 электрохимиялық

🇬🇪 ელექტროქიმიური

🇦🇿 elektrokimyəvi

🇲🇽 electroquímico

Etymology

The term 'electrochemical' is derived from two root words: 'electro-' and 'chemical'. The prefix 'electro-' comes from the Greek word 'ēlektron', which means amber, a substance known for its ability to generate static electricity. The term 'chemical' stems from the Greek word 'khēmia', which relates to the art of transforming metals. The concept of electrochemistry emerged in the early 19th century, marked by significant discoveries such as Alessandro Volta's invention of the voltaic pile (an early battery) and Michael Faraday's laws of electrolysis. Together, these contributions led to a better understanding of the interplay between electricity and chemical reactions, forming the foundation upon which the field of electrochemistry was built. As technology progressed, the implications of electrochemical processes expanded into various applications, including batteries, fuel cells, and electroplating, thus making the term 'electrochemical' a critical concept in modern science and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,202, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.