Noun
a cell containing an electrolyte in which an applied voltage causes a reaction to occur that would not occur otherwise (such as the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen)
Source: WordNetNote: in a galvanic cell, contrary to what occurs in an electrolytic cell, no anions flow to the anode, the internal current being entirely accounted for by the cations flowing away from it (cf drawing). Source: Internet
The cell is connected to an electrical power supply, allowing electrons to migrate from the power supply to the electrolytic cell. Source: Internet
The decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen can be performed in an electrolytic cell. Source: Internet