Electrodeposition (Noun)
Meaning
The deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Electrodeposition of copper is widely used in the production of printed circuit boards.
- The process of electrodeposition allows for the precise control of thickness and composition of the deposited layer.
- Electrolysis is a common method of achieving the electrodeposition of metals from aqueous solutions.
- In electroplating, electrodeposition is used to coat an object with a thin layer of a material such as gold or silver.
- Electrodeposition of thin films of materials like chromium and nickel is also used to create corrosion-resistant coatings.