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catholyte

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkæθ.əˌlaɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

The portion of an electrolyte near a cathode, especially in a cell in which the cathode and anode are in separate compartments

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The liquid cathode

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: flow batteries

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History

Etymology

Blend of cathode + electrolyte

Across languages

Translations

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  • Italian: catolito — Translations