Electrokinetics

/ɪˌlɛktroʊkɪˈnɛtɪks/ noun

Definition

The field of science studying how electrical forces cause motion in charged particles or fluids, and the practical applications of these forces.

Etymology

Singular form 'electrokinetic' with '-ics' suffix denoting a field of study. Developed as a scientific discipline in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Electrokinetics is the invisible technology making microfluidic devices work—it's how researchers can move tiny droplets of liquid around a chip using nothing but electrical fields, revolutionizing medical testing and drug development.

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