1. The branch of physics and chemistry dealing with the motion of charged particles or fluids under the influence of electric fields.
Usage: Usually treated as a mass noun (uncountable); Technical/scientific field

Examples

• Electrokinetics is essential for understanding how ions move through biological membranes.
• The study of electrokinetics has applications in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip devices.
• Researchers use electrokinetics to separate proteins in electrophoresis experiments.
• Electrokinetic flow can be controlled by adjusting the applied electric field.
• The principles of electrokinetics are used in water purification and desalination technologies.