Electropoion

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈpoʊ.ən/ noun

Definition

A device or apparatus used for electropoiesis, the artificial creation or production of something through electrical means.

Etymology

From electro- (electricity) combined with Greek poiesis meaning making or creation (from poiein, to make), indicating something created through electrical processes.

Kelly Says

The concept of electropoion connects to the ancient dream of alchemy—creating matter or life through strange means—except electropoion actually works for creating specific chemicals and materials through electrolysis and electrochemistry.

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