Synonyms for

Cathode

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

Definition

Cathode is the negatively charged electrode in an electrical device like a battery or an electronic device.

Synonyms & similar words

anode anode CRT CRO

Example sentences

  1. The cathode is the negative electrode in a battery.
  2. The cathode ray tube is an older technology for television displays.
  3. The cathode ray oscilloscope is used to measure electrical signals.
  4. The electron gun in a TV is essentially a cathode.
  5. The cathode of a diode is the negative end.

Quotes

  • The cathode rays are streams of electrons, and they are always directed from the cathode to the anode.
  • The cathode is the electrode at which all cations present are reduced, so solid deposits form on the cathode surface.
  • The cathode is the electrode where electrons are available. Reduction at the cathode provides the electrons that are needed to reduce the cations that arrive there.

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