depolarizer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any substance added to the electrolyte of a battery that produces hydrogen in order to combine with the liberated hydrogen and prevent the build-up of pressure.

Word forms

depolarizer depolarizers

Etymology

From depolarize + -er.

Derived words

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