Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eletrodo
Noun
ih-lek-trohd
Definition
Electrode
Examples
- The battery uses electrodes to facilitate the flow of electricity.
- In electrolysis, the positive electrode is called the anode, while the negative one is the cathode.
- Electrodes can be made from various materials, including metals and carbon.
Meaning
An electrode is a conductor through which electrical current enters or leaves a medium, often in an electrochemical cell or during the process of electrolysis.
Synonyms
- Conductor
- Electrochemical terminal