I. ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|lid.]ik, | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷-, -lit], ]ēk adjective
Etymology: electr- + Greek lytikos able to loose — more at lytic
: of or relating to electrolysis or an electrolyte
an electrolytic solution
: produced or brought about by electrolysis
electrolytic copper
electrolytic oxidation and reduction
• elec·tro·lyt·i·cal·ly ]ə̇k(ə)lē, ]ēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
( -s )
1. : electrolyte
2. : a device utilizing an electrolyte ; specifically : electrolytic condenser