electrolytic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a fixed capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte
    electrolytic capacitor; electrolytic condenser.
  2. adjective of or concerned with or produced by electrolysis
  3. adjective of or relating to or containing an electrolyte

WordNet

E*lec`tro*lyt"ic, E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Electrolytic
  • Electrolytical
)
Etymology
Cf. F. électrolytique.
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action. -- E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al*ly, adv.

Webster 1913