anolyte

noun

an·​o·​lyte
ˈanəˌlīt,
-nōˌ-
plural -s
: that portion of the electrolyte in the immediate vicinity of the anode in an electrolytic cell
opposed to catholyte

Word History

Etymology

anode + electrolyte

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anolyte was in 1890

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“Anolyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anolyte. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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