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anode

noun
/ˈæn.oʊd/

Meaning

The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.

Example Sentences

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

Synonyms

positive electrode, terminal, pole, contact

Antonyms

cathode, negative electrode

Collocations

anode rod, battery anode, sacrificial anode

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