Electrolytical

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Another form of electrolytic; relating to the chemical breakdown caused by electric current.

Etymology

From electrolytic + -al suffix, creating an alternative adjectival form. This variant emerged as scientists needed precise terminology to describe electrolytic phenomena in technical literature.

Kelly Says

While 'electrolytic' is standard, 'electrolytical' appears in older scientific texts and shows how English once tolerated multiple forms before standardizing on single versions.

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