electrodecantation

noun

a technique for the separation of the constituents of colloids (sols) using a combination of electrodialysis and gravity

OriginEnglish decantation ← Latin electro- ← French électro- →
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Meanings

nounelectrodecantation (plural electrodecantations)

plural electrodecantations

  1. chemistrya technique for the separation of the constituents of colloids (sols) using a combination of electrodialysis and gravity

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
electrodecanting

Origin

  1. Frenchélectro-
  2. Latinēlectrum
  3. Latinelectro-
  4. Englishelectro-
  5. Englishdecantation
  6. Englishelectrodecantation

From electro- + decantation.

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Translations

Italian elettrodecantazione
  • elettrodecantazioneTranslations
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APA

electrodecantation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/electrodecantation

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Chicago

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