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- [an-ohd]
- /ˈæn oʊd/
- /ˈæn.əʊd/
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- [an-ohd]
- /ˈæn oʊd/
Definitions of anode word
- countable noun anode In electronics, an anode is the positive electrode in a cell such as a battery. Compare cathode. 3
- noun anode the positive electrode in an electrolytic cell 3
- noun anode the positively charged electrode in an electronic valve 3
- noun anode the negative terminal of a primary cell 3
- noun anode in an electroplating cell, the positively charged electrode, toward which current flows 3
- noun anode in an electron tube, the principal electrode for collecting electrons, operated at a positive potential with respect to the cathode 3
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Origin of anode
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek ánodos way up, equivalent to an- an-3 + hodós way, road
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Parts of speech for Anode
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anode popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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noun anode
- terminal — situated at or forming the end or extremity of something: a terminal feature of a vista.
- connection — A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.
- connexion — the act or state of connecting.
- contact — Contact involves meeting or communicating with someone, especially regularly.
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