electrowinning

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electrowinning

(ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈwɪnɪŋ)
n
a means of extracting metal from ore using electrolysis
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While the technique has various names, such as electrowinning, electrolytic removal/recovery or electroextraction, it all works the same way, by using an electrical current to transform positively charged metal ions (cations) into a stable, solid state where they can be easily separated from the water and removed.
Novel Device Removes Heavy Metals from Water
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