Definition

Relating to the movement of particles or fluids caused by electric charge or electric fields.

Example

The researchers studied the electrokinetic effects in the laboratory to understand fluid dynamics better.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new science project on electrokinetic energy?

Yeah, it sounds really interesting! How does it work?

They say it involves using electric charges to create movement in liquids.

That’s cool! I’d love to see how they demonstrate the electrokinetic effects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrokinetic → It is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "kinetic" (from Greek "kinētikos", meaning relating to motion). The word describes the movement of charged particles or the motion produced by electric fields.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') causing 'motion' ('kinetic') — that's what electrokinetic means.

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