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- [kath-ohd]
- /ˈkæθ oʊd/
- /ˈkæθ.əʊd/
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- [kath-ohd]
- /ˈkæθ oʊd/
Definitions of cathode word
- countable noun cathode A cathode is the negative electrode in a cell such as a battery. Compare anode. 3
- noun cathode the negative electrode in an electrolytic cell; the electrode by which electrons enter a device from an external circuit 3
- noun cathode the negatively charged electron source in an electronic valve 3
- noun cathode the positive terminal of a primary cell 3
- noun cathode in an electroplating cell, the negatively charged electrode, from which current flows 3
- noun cathode in an electron tube, the negatively charged electron emitter 3
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Origin of cathode
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek káthodos a way down, equivalent to kat- cat- + hodós way
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Parts of speech for Cathode
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cathode popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cathode usage trend in Literature
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noun cathode
- conductor — A conductor is a person who stands in front of an orchestra or choir and directs its performance.
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