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cathode

noun
/ˈkæθoʊd/

Meaning

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

Example Sentences

The cathode emits electrons in the tube.

Synonyms

negative terminal, electrode

Antonyms

anode

Collocations

cathode ray, cathode tube, cathode material

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