Electro-chemistry
(E*lec`tro-chem"is*try) n. That branch of science which treats of the relation of electricity
to chemical changes.
Electro-chronograph
(E*lec`tro-chron"o*graph) n. (Astron. Physics) An instrument for obtaining an
accurate record of the time at which any observed phenomenon occurs, or of its duration. It has an
electro-magnetic register connected with a clock. See Chronograph.
Electro-chronographic
(E*lec`tro-chron`o*graph"ic) a. Belonging to the electro-chronograph, or recorded
by the aid of it.
Electrocute
(E*lec"tro*cute`) v. t. [Electro- + cute in execute.] To execute or put to death by electricity.
— E*lec`tro*cu"tion, n. [Recent; Newspaper words]
Electrode
(E*lec"trode) n. [Electro- + Gr. "odo`s way, path: cf. F. électrode.] (Elec.) The path by which
electricity is conveyed into or from a solution or other conducting medium; esp., the ends of the wires or
conductors, leading from source of electricity, and terminating in the medium traversed by the current.
Electro-dynamic
(E*lec`tro-dy*nam"ic) E*lec`tro- dy*nam"ic*al a. (Physics) Pertaining to the movements
or force of electric or galvanic currents; dependent on electric force.
Electro-dynamics
(E*lec`tro-dy*nam"ics) n.
1. The phenomena of electricity in motion.
2. The branch of science which treats of the properties of electric currents; dynamical electricity.
Electro-dynamometer
(E*lec`tro-dy`na*mom"e*ter) n. An instrument for measuring the strength of electro-
dynamic currents.
Electro-engraving
(E*lec`tro-en*grav"ing) n. The art or process of engraving by means of electricity.
Electro-etching
(E*lec`tro-etch"ing) n. A mode of etching upon metals by electrolytic action.
Electrogenesis
(E*lec`tro*gen"e*sis) n. [Electro- + genesis.] (Physiol.) Same as Electrogeny.
Electrogenic
(E*lec`tro*gen"ic) a. (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to electrogenesis; as, an electrogenic
condition.
Electrogeny
(E`lec*trog"e*ny) n. [Electro- + Gr. to produce.] (Physiol.) A term sometimes applied to
the effects (tetanus) produced in the muscles of the limbs, when a current of electricity is passed along
the spinal cord or nerves.
Electro-gilding
(E*lec`tro-gild"ing) n. The art or process of gilding copper, iron, etc., by means of voltaic
electricity.
Electro-gilt
(E*lec"tro-gilt`) a. Gilded by means of voltaic electricity.
Electrograph
(E*lec"tro*graph) n. [Electro- + -graph.] A mark, record, or tracing, made by the action
of electricity.
Electro-kinetic
(E*lec`tro-ki*net"ic) a. Of or pertaining to electro-kinetics.
Electro-kinetics
(E*lec`tro-ki*net"ics) n. That branch of electrical science which treats of electricity in
motion.
Electrolier
(E*lec`tro*lier") n. [Formed from electric in imitation of chandelier.] A branching frame,
often of ornamental design, to support electric illuminating lamps.
