electroquímico
/eleɡtɾokimiko/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for electrochemical is electroquímico.
The term is used to describe or relate to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity.
Meaning: of or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the feminine form electroquímica when modifying a feminine noun like celda (cell). Use the masculine plural form electroquímicos when modifying a masculine plural noun or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/eleɡtɾokimiko/
Did you know?
- The word químico derives from the Greek khŭ́mă, which referred to 'juice' or 'liquid essence'.
- The word químico shares the same root as the English word 'alchemy', reflecting the transition from mystical practice to rigorous science.
- The term electroquímica is used in Spanish to describe the process of 'electroplating' as galvanoplastia, linking the chemical reaction to the name of Luigi Galvani.
Examples in context
- La reacción electroquímica es fundamental para la generación de electricidad.The electrochemical reaction is fundamental for the generation of electricity.
- El proceso de descomposición electroquímica se utiliza para separar los componentes de una sustancia.The process of electrochemical decomposition is used to separate the components of a substance.
- En la batería, la reacción electroquímica produce electricidad.In the battery, the electrochemical reaction produces electricity.
- El proceso electroquímico es muy lento.The electrochemical process is very slow.
- Necesitamos medir el potencial electroquímico.We need to measure the electrochemical potential.
- Estudio el comportamiento electroquímico de las celdas.I study the electrochemical behavior of the cells.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a lab project.
- MaríaJavier, ¿terminaste el informe electroquímico?Javier, did you finish the electrochemical report?
- JavierCasi termino, María, solo falta la conclusión.I almost finished, María, only the conclusion is missing.
- María¿Fue difícil medir la reacción?Was it difficult to measure the reaction?
- JavierSí, pero los resultados son muy claros.Yes, but the results are very clear.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “electrochemical” translations and entries electroquímico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries electroquímico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
