ANOLYTE Definition & Meaning

anolyte

[ an-l-ahyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

(in electrolysis) the portion of the electrolyte in the immediate vicinity of the anode.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of anolyte¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ano(de) + (electro)lyte

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Prof. Lau's innovation is to dispense with the alkali-metal electrolyte and use pure water as a metal-free anolyte to prevent carbonate formation and salt deposition.

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By contrast, redox flow batteries consist of large tanks of anolyte and catholyte passing through a membrane.

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