in·ter·con·ver·sion
ˌin-tər-kən-ˈvər-zhən 
-shən
: mutual conversion
interconversion of chemical compounds
in·ter·convert
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: to change each into the other : interchange
ordinary and extraordinary rays were interconverted when the crystals were placed at right angles—
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Flow batteries contain liquid or gaseous electrolytes that flow through cells from tanks, according to the International Flow Battery Forum website:
The interconversion of energy between electrical and stored chemical energy takes place in the electrochemical cell.
—Kat Friedrich, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Interconversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconversion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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