Synonyms for

Electrode

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

Definition

A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.

Synonyms & similar words

contact terminal conductor probe lead connector wire line cable antenna sensor detector receiver transmitter emitter transducer element module chip device

Synonyms by register

Formal

terminal contact conductor

Common collocations

  • positive electrode
  • negative electrode
  • carbon electrode
  • metal electrode
  • working electrode
  • reference electrode
  • inert electrode

Word family

noun electrode

Usage note

An electrode is a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region. It is a technical term primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor attached an electrode to my chest to monitor my heart rate.
  2. The electrician used an electrode to test the wiring in the house.
  3. The scientist inserted the electrode into the brain to measure neural activity.
  4. The engineer designed a new type of electrode for the battery.
  5. The mechanic used an electrode to jumpstart the car battery.

Quotes

  • The electrodes are like small electric eyes watching us.
  • The electrode is the cell's antenna.
  • I can't even imagine how many electrodes they have in my brain.

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