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Definition of electroactive in English:

electroactive

adjective

  • Electrically active or responsive; (of a polymer) that changes shape when an electric field is applied.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in U.S. Patents. From electro- + active.

Pronunciation

electroactive

/ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈaktɪv/