electroquímico

electrochemical

adjective eh-lehk-troh-KEE-mee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Electroquímico describes processes, cells, or phenomena at the intersection of electricity and chemistry — such as celda electroquímica (electrochemical cell) or potencial electroquímico (electrochemical potential). The related noun is electroquímica (electrochemistry). The field covers batteries, corrosion, and electroplating.

Examples

"La celda electroquímica convierte energía química en eléctrica."

Natural Translation

The electrochemical cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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