anode

noun

an·ode ˈa-ˌnōd

: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: such as

: the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell

: the negative terminal of a galvanic cell

: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube

broadly : the positive electrode of a diode compare cathode

anodic

a-ˈnä-dik

adjective

or less commonly anodal

a-ˈnō-dᵊl

anodically

a-ˈnō-di-k(ə-)lē

adverb

or less commonly anodally

a-ˈnō-dᵊl-ē

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Variation of magnetic field response and polarization behavior during discharging at 0.12 and 0.36 anode porosity values (right). —

IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2023 Usually, the anode stores more lithium than the cathode. —

The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2022 As for Tyfast, the company is commercializing a lithium-ion battery using a new anode material that can be charged quickly and last a long time. —

San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2023 Finally, Yoshino hit upon an improved anode material called petroleum coke. —

Catherine Meyers, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2019 Batteries have an anode and a cathode, which contains most of a battery’s valuable metal. —

Kellen Browning, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022 That means bubbles don't form on the anode and cathode and less energy is wasted, Hysata says. —

Ed Ballard, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2022 Batteries have two main components — an anode and a cathode. —

Catherine Meyers, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2019 When a battery is used, lithium ions move from the anode to the cathode. —

Kellen Browning, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2022 See More

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