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Anode

Verb / ˈæˌnəʊd / Another word for anode — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An anode is an electrode that is positively charged and attracts electrons during electrolysis or in a vacuum tube.

Synonyms & similar words

cathode cathode collector terminal contact pole node electric electrode anion plate ion atom element

Example sentences

  1. The anode attracts electrons and the cathode repels them.
  2. The anode in the vacuum tube was glowing brightly.
  3. The anode in the battery was corroded and needed to be replaced.
  4. The anode is an important component in electroplating.
  5. The anode is the positive terminal and the cathode is the negative terminal in a battery.

Quotes

  • The cathode rays carry a charge of negative electricity and are deflected by an electrostatic force, which shows that they are negatively electrified. - J.J. Thomson
  • The anode is the electrode at which the oxidation reaction occurs. - John Bockris
  • The anode is the electrode which is attacked by anodic dissolution. - John Bockris

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