electrochemical potential
[ɪ-lek-troʊ-kem-ɪ-kəl pə-ten-shəl]
nounpl: electrochemical potentials
potencial eletroquímico
1. The electrochemical potential is the sum of the chemical potential and the electrical potential, representing the total driving force for the movement of ions or charged particles across a membrane or in solution
The electrochemical potential gradient drives the transport of sodium ions across the cell membrane.
O gradiente de potencial eletroquímico impulsiona o transporte de íons de sódio através da membrana celular.
2. In electrochemistry, the measure of the tendency of a charged species to move from one region to another under the influence of both concentration and electric field gradients
The electrochemical potential difference between the two electrode compartments determines the direction of electron flow.
A diferença de potencial eletroquímico entre os dois compartimentos do eletrodo determina a direção do fluxo de elétrons.
This is a highly technical term used primarily in scientific, academic, and industrial contexts, particularly in electrochemistry, biochemistry, and physiology. It is used identically in both Brazilian and American English scientific communities, representing fundamental concepts in understanding cellular ion transport, battery function, and electrochemical reactions. The term is essential in biomedical research and education across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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