ˌpōləˈrägrəfē noun
( -es )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary polar ization + -o- + -graphy
: a method of qualitative or quantitative analysis used especially in studying reversible oxidation-reduction phenomena that is based on current-voltage curves obtained during electrolysis of a test solution with a steadily increasing electromotive force between two mercury electrodes one of which is readily polarized and consists of a stream of fine mercury droplets whereas the other consists of a substantial pool of mercury into which the droplets fall