cathode

noun

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cath·ode | \ ˈka-ˌthōd

Definition of cathode

1 : the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction occurs:

a : the negative terminal of an electrolytic cell

b : the positive terminal of a galvanic cell

2 : the electron-emitting electrode of an electron tube broadly : the negative electrode of a diode — compare anode

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Other Words from cathode

cathodal \ ˈka-ˌthō-dᵊl

\ adjective

cathodally adverb

cathodic \ ka-ˈthä-dik

, -ˈthō-

\ adjective

cathodically \ ka-ˈthä-di-k(ə-)lē

, -ˈthō- \ adverb

Examples of cathode in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Direct recycling is an alternative that basically deconstructs the battery and retains the cathode and anode materials to be reconditioned. — Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022 That power then provided a continuous current across its anode and cathode, delivering the energy to an Arm processor. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 16 May 2022 Researchers have tried to crack the code by experimenting with all four major lithium-ion battery components — cathode, anode, separator and electrolytes. — Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2022 The anode and cathode of the batteries contain materials that are also subject to potential supply crunches, like cobalt and nickel. — Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022 The chemicals giant described Nornickel as an important supplier of nickel and cobalt for its production of cathode materials as well as a source of palladium and platinum. — Alistair Macdonald, WSJ, 6 Mar. 2022 Last year, Musk said Tesla was changing the 4680 battery chemistry to a type of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) cathode. — Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2022 Cobalt can boost charge rates and has a stabilizing effect, extending battery life and preventing cathode corrosion that can lead to battery fires. — Nicholas Bariyo, WSJ, 12 Mar. 2022 As part of an EU-wide plan to build an EV battery supply chain, BASF plans to finally start production this year of cathode raw materials in Germany. — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2022 See More

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