TechnologyAugust 19, 2026

electrocatalysis

eh-LEK-troh-kuh-TAL-uh-sis

Definition

The use of an electrical current to speed up or facilitate a chemical reaction.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid formation combining the Greek 'elektron' (amber, or source of electricity) and 'katalysis' (dissolution or breaking down), which itself comes from the Greek 'katalyein'.

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The article lists electrocatalysis as one of the specialized fields in which Dr. Adhikari has conducted research, highlighting his expertise in the electrochemical processes critical to battery technology.

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