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an·​ode | \ ˈa-ˌnōd How to pronounce anode (audio) \

Definition of anode

1 : the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: such as
a : the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell
b : the negative terminal of a galvanic cell
2 : the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube broadly : the positive electrode of a diode — compare cathode
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anodic \ a-​ˈnä-​dik How to pronounce anodic (audio) \ or less commonly anodal \ a-​ˈnō-​dᵊl How to pronounce anodal (audio) \ adjective
anodically \ a-​ˈnō-​di-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce anodically (audio) \ or less commonly anodally \ a-​ˈnō-​dᵊl-​ē How to pronounce anodally (audio) \ adverb

Examples of anode in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Musk focused on the two materials used in a battery’s electrodes (the anode and the cathode, where the cell gets its energy). — James Frith, Bloomberg.com, "More Silicon, Less Cobalt Is Musk’s Recipe for Cheaper Batteries," 25 Sep. 2020 When a lithium-ion battery is charging, lithium ions flow to the anode, displacing electrons and creating an electric charge. — Daniel Oberhaus, Wired, "Where Was the Battery at Tesla’s Battery Day?," 22 Sep. 2020 Silicon, the most abundant material on Earth, is increasingly being used in the anode. — James Frith, Bloomberg.com, "More Silicon, Less Cobalt Is Musk’s Recipe for Cheaper Batteries," 25 Sep. 2020 New chemistries for both the anode and cathode were discussed—both would break new ground. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Here’s what Tesla will put in its new batteries," 24 Sep. 2020 From there, the lithium ions move between the anode and cathode to recharge or give off energy. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "Elon Musk Finally Reveals His Grand Plans to Revolutionize the Battery," 24 Sep. 2020 Safely incorporating silicon into an anode typically requires nanoengineering the cathode components in ways that contain the swelling. — Daniel Oberhaus, Wired, "Where Was the Battery at Tesla’s Battery Day?," 22 Sep. 2020 Water molecules split at the anode into oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions. — Katherine Blunt, WSJ, "Utilities Look to Green Hydrogen to Cut Carbon Emissions," 5 Sep. 2020 Reactions on the cathode side convert one of the salts into the other, but reactions on the anode side consume both salts without regenerating either. — Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, "Tesla research partnership progresses on new battery chemistry," 14 Aug. 2020

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First Known Use of anode

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for anode

Greek anodos way up, from ana- + hodos way

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The first known use of anode was in 1834

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18 Oct 2020

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“Anode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anode. Accessed 24 Oct. 2020.

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anode

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English Language Learners Definition of anode

technical : the part of an electrical device (such as a battery) from which electrons leave

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anode

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an·​ode | \ ˈa-ˌnōd How to pronounce anode (audio) \

Kids Definition of anode

1 : the positive electrode of an electrolytic cell
2 : the negative end of a battery that is delivering electric current
3 : the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube

anode

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an·​ode | \ ˈan-ˌōd How to pronounce anode (audio) \

Medical Definition of anode

1 : the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: as
a : the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell
b : the negative terminal of a storage battery that is delivering current
2 : the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube — compare cathode

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