(an-ode) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device; 2 the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current

Example Sentence

The polarity of the anode depends on the device type.

Synonyms

electrode; terminal; conductor

Antonyms

cathode

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anode
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Rhymes

  • anode