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. "L'anode de la batterie est la borne positive, par laquelle le courant entre dans le circuit.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. "L'anode de la batterie se corrodeait, ce qui explique pourquoi la lampe de poche a cessé de fonctionner.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. "Dans l'ancienne télévision, l'anode attirait les électrons, créant l'image sur l'écran.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. "Dans un panneau solaire, l'anode est la borne connectée au silicium de type p, où s'accumulent les porteurs de charge positifs.electronicsdevicetechnicalphysicsenergyelementmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
