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Vocabulary Entry
anode
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The positive terminal of an electrolytic cell or a vacuum tube, where oxidation occurs.
Example Sentences
"In the battery, the anode is where the current flows in from the external circuit."
"When the circuit is completed, electrons move towards the anode."
"The anode of the electrolytic cell was corroded after prolonged use."
V
verb
To connect or use an anode in a circuit or electrochemical process.
Example Sentences
"You need to anode the system properly for optimal performance."
"The technician will anode the setup before conducting the experiment."
"Once we anode the cell, we can observe the chemical reactions."