noun Download 🔗Share 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 : "In the battery powering his flashlight, the kathode attracts the negative electrons, allowing the light to shine. " electronics physics energy device science technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode. Examples : "During the electroplating experiment, the copper ions moved towards the kathode, coating it with a thin layer of shiny copper. " chemistry electronics physics technical science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube. Examples : "In the old television, the kathode generated a beam of electrons that hit the screen to create the picture. " electronics physics technology device electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction. Examples : "The multimeter probe was carefully placed on the kathode of the diode to measure the voltage. " electronics device material physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading