Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning E

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electrolytic cell (ee-LECK-tro-LIT-ick)

A device in which the chemical decomposition of material causes an electric current to flow. Also, a device in which a chemical reaction occurs as a result of the flow of electric current. Chlorine and caustic (NaOH) are made from salt (NaCl) in electrolytic cells.