noun🔗ShareAnodeAn electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage."The battery's anode is the positive terminal, through which the current enters the circuit. "Die Anode der Batterie ist der positive Pol, durch den der Strom in den Stromkreis eintritt.electronicsphysicschemistrydeviceelectricenergysciencetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnode(by extension) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode."The battery's anode was corroding, which is why the flashlight stopped working. "Die Anode der Batterie korrodierte, weshalb die Taschenlampe nicht mehr funktionierte.chemistryphysicsmaterialelectronicsenergysciencetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnodeThe electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube."In the old television, the anode attracted the electrons, creating the image on the screen. "In dem alten Fernseher zog die Anode die Elektronen an und erzeugte so das Bild auf dem Bildschirm.electronicsdevicetechnologyphysicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnodeThat electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the p-type material of a p-n junction."In a solar panel, the anode is the terminal connected to the p-type silicon, where positive charge carriers accumulate. "In einem Solarpanel ist die Anode der Anschluss, der mit dem p-Typ-Silizium verbunden ist, wo sich positive Ladungsträger ansammeln.electronicsdevicetechnicalphysicsenergyelementmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
