TechnologyAugust 24, 2026
coulombic
koo-LOM-bik
Definition
Relating to the electric charge or the efficiency of an electrochemical cell, specifically measuring how effectively ions are transferred and stored during charging and discharging.
Etymology
Derived from the name of French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb, who formulated the law of electrostatic attraction, combined with the suffix -ic to denote its relation to electric charge.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the efficiency of hard carbon anodes in sodium-ion batteries, noting how much sodium is successfully recovered during the discharge phase.
Step-by-Step Guide to Partnering with a Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Developer in China
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