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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.

The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.

positive electrode, terminal, pole, contact

cathode, negative electrode

anode rod, battery anode, sacrificial anode

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things