Electrolytically

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈlɪtɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner involving or relating to the breaking down of substances using electric current.

Etymology

From electrolytic + -ally adverbial suffix. This allows the adjective to modify verbs and other adjectives, following standard English adverb formation patterns.

Kelly Says

Metals like aluminum are electrolytically refined on an industrial scale—the Hall-Héroult process uses electrolysis so efficiently that it became the economic foundation for modern aluminum production.

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