noun🔗ShareÁnodoAn 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. "El ánodo de la batería es el terminal positivo, a través del cual la corriente entra en el circuito.electronicsphysicschemistrydeviceelectricenergysciencetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁnodo(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. "El ánodo de la batería se estaba corroyendo, por eso la linterna dejó de funcionar.chemistryphysicsmaterialelectronicsenergysciencetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁnodoThe 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. "En el antiguo televisor, el ánodo atraía los electrones, creando la imagen en la pantalla.electronicsdevicetechnologyphysicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÁnodoThat 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. "En un panel solar, el ánodo es el terminal conectado al silicio de tipo p, donde se acumulan los portadores de carga positivos.electronicsdevicetechnicalphysicsenergyelementmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
