overpotential
overpotential · overpotentials
The difference between the electric potential of an electrode or cell under the…The difference between the electric potential of an electrode or cell under the passage of a current and the thermodynamic value of the electrode or cell potential in the absence of electrolysis.
Meaning
1 sensesThe difference between the electric potential of an electrode or cell under the passage of a current and the thermodynamic value of the electrode or cell potential in the absence of electrolysis.
Forms
plural: overpotentials| Singular | overpotential |
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