catholyte
noun/ˈkæθ.əˌlaɪt/
Etymology Blend of cathode + electrolyte
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The portion of an electrolyte near a cathode, especially in a cell in which the cathode and anode are in separate compartments
- The cathode electrodes were only partly submerged in the catholyte to allow for an ‘air-wicking’ aerobic configuration.2015 July 15, “Anditalea andensis ANESC-S T - An Alkaliphilic Halotolerant Bacterium Capable of Electricity Generation under Alkaline-Saline Conditions”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
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The liquid cathode
- Related terms
- anolyte