overpotential
The English word “overpotential” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- The difference between the electric potential of an electrode or cell under the passage of a current and the thermodynamic value of the electrode or cell potential in the absence of electrolysis.
Etymology
From over- + potential.
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