Electrochemically

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈkɛmɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that relates to or involves both electrical and chemical processes or reactions.

Etymology

Adverb form of electrochemical, adding -ly suffix. Used to describe how processes or materials behave when affected by electrical and chemical forces together.

Kelly Says

Some metals can be electrochemically protected from rust by attaching sacrificial anodes—the electrical process causes a less valuable metal to corrode instead of your steel, like a shield made of electricity.

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