electrochemistry

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noun

elec·​tro·​chem·​is·​try i-ˌlek-trō-ˈke-mə-strē 

: a science that deals with the relation of electricity to chemical changes and with the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy

electrochemical

i-ˌlek-trō-ˈke-mi-kəl 

adjective

electrochemically

i-ˌlek-trō-ˈke-mi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

electrochemist

i-ˌlek-trō-ˈke-mist 

noun

electrochemical

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adjective

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: of or relating to electrochemistry

electrochemical corrosion

electrochemically

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adverb

Examples of electrochemistry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This leaves the ordinary electrochemistry that causes corrosion free to work on the surface it was supposed to be locked out of. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

Scientists believe the findings could help develop next-generation renewable energy systems that combine biology and electrochemistry for cleaner hydrogen production. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026

That surprise pointed to electrochemistry rather than heat as the mechanism. — Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2025

However, such abilities are considered acts of molecular electrochemistry. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

electr- + chemical

First Known Use

Noun

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electrochemistry

• immunochemistry
• radiochemistry
• stereochemistry
• biochemistry
• cytochemistry
• geochemistry
• histochemistry
• neurochemistry
• photochemistry
• phytochemistry
• thermochemistry
• biogeochemistry

Kids Definition

electrochemistry

noun

elec·​tro·​chem·​is·​try i-ˌlek-trō-ˈkem-ə-strē 

: a science that deals with the relation of electricity to chemical changes and with the change of chemical to electrical energy or vice versa

Medical Definition

electrochemistry

noun

elec·​tro·​chem·​is·​try -ˈkem-ə-strē 

plural electrochemistries

: a science that deals with the relation of electricity to chemical changes and with the interconversion of chemical and electrical energy

electrochemical

-ˈkem-i-kəl 

adjective

electrochemically

-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

electrochemist

-ˈkem-əst 

noun