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Definition of cathode
1 : the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction occurs:a : the negative terminal of an electrolytic cellb : 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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Recent Examples of cathode from the Web
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The screen and speaker wrapped in a chunky trapezoid of plastic have more in common with the cathode-ray TVs your parents grew up with than any gadget from this decade.
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Those electrodes circle back to the cathode, giving energy to a circuit which starts the process over again.
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The Prieto battery still relies on the main concept of a battery — the negative (anode) and positive (cathode) sides of the battery swap electrons to produce energy.
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Sheets with the cathodes and anodes are rolled with seperaters into canisters that resemble metal hair spray bottles.
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Consumers have found that no-cost options for dumping electronics, such as computer monitors and TVs with cathode ray tubes have dwindled as a result.
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Electricity is generated by the exchange of ions between the cathode and anode.
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Its Mentor factory will make anodes and cathodes for the electrochemical industry.
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When the external terminals are connected, the lithium oxidizes and the ions flow to the cathode.
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Origin and Etymology of cathode
Greek kathodos way down, from kata- + hodos way
CATHODE Defined for English Language Learners
cathode
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: the part of an electrical device (such as a battery) where electrons enter
Medical Dictionary
cathode
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1: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction occurs: asa: the negative terminal of an electrolytic cellb: the positive terminal of a storage battery that is delivering current
2: the electron-emitting electrode of an electron tube—compare anode
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