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Harmfulness of polysemantic terms in electrochemistry

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Connotations of very basic electrochemical terms such as cathode, anode, and capacitance vary with the field of their application. The variability of the connotations has an adverse effect on the teaching. Students with a firm knowledge of IUPAC definitions of the names of electrodes and of the physical meaning of the capacitance stumble over “cathodes” and “anodes” of the rechargeable batteries in which directions of the current and the corresponding reaction switch multiply in the operation cycles. Characterization of various objects having electrical properties fundamentally deviating from those of capacitors with units of capacitance introduces an even greater confusion. The problem is presented with solutions of how to avoid the further erosion of the edifice of electrochemistry.

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Ragoisha, G. Harmfulness of polysemantic terms in electrochemistry. J Solid State Electrochem 28, 1305–1311 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05711-7

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