What is "electrosynthesis"

n. (context chemistry English) the synthesis of compounds in an electrochemical cell

Electrosynthesis in chemistry is the synthesis of chemical compounds in an electrochemical cell. The main advantage of electrosynthesis over an ordinary redox reaction is avoidance of the potential wasteful other half-reaction and the ability to precisely tune the required potential. Electrosynthesis is actively studied as a science and also has many industrial applications. Electrooxidation is studied not only for synthesis but also for efficient removal of certain harmful organic compounds in wastewater.