Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Electrolytic /ĭlˌ-ĕkˌ-trəl-ĭt'-ĭk/ · E·lec·tro·lyt·ic · IPA /ɨˌlɛk.tɹɵˈlɪ.tɪk/ 01 a. Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action. 1. Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action.