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cathode

/ˈkæθ.oʊd/

Meanings
noun
An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.

Examples :

"Electrons flowed into the cathode of the battery as it charged. "
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Related Words

Illustration electrode

electrode noun

/iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/

The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit

"The doctor attached the electrode to my skin to monitor my heart's electrical activity. "

Illustration electrically

electrically adverb

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ /iˈlɛktrɪkli/

In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

"The automatic door opened electrically when I approached it. "

Illustration televisions

televisions noun

/ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒənz/ /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒənz/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration semiconductor

semiconductor noun

/ˌsɛmikənˈdʌktər/ /ˌsɛmaɪkənˈdʌktər/

A substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

"The computer chip relies on semiconductors to conduct electricity efficiently. "

Illustration electrolysis

electrolysis noun

/ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/

The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

"The electrolysis of saltwater in the science lab demonstrated how electricity can break down a substance into its elements. "

Illustration resulting

resulting verb

/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

Illustration polarized

polarized verb

/ˈpoʊlərəˌaɪzd/ /ˈpɑlərəˌaɪzd/

To cause to have a polarization.

"The teacher's controversial statement polarized the class, with some students strongly agreeing and others strongly disagreeing. "

Illustration deposition

deposition noun

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

The removal of someone from office.

"The company president's deposition followed the discovery of widespread financial fraud. "

Illustration electrons

electrons noun

/ɪˈlɛktrɑnz/ /iˈlɛktrɑnz/

The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

"Simple sentence: "The light bulb works because electrons flow through the wire, creating electricity." "

Illustration reduction

reduction noun

/ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/

The act, process, or result of reducing.

"The reduction in homework assignments allowed students more free time. "

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "