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Electrically vs Electroactive - What's the difference?

electrically | electroactive |

As an adverb electrically

is in an electric manner; by means of electricity.

As an adjective electroactive is

(physics|chemistry) describing any material (especially in a cell) that is electrically active or responsive.

electrically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

    • electroactive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (physics, chemistry) describing any material (especially in a cell) that is electrically active or responsive
  • (physics, chemistry) describing any polymer that changes shape in the presence of an electric field