electrode

noun

elec·​trode i-ˈlek-ˌtrōd 

1

: a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit

2

: an element in a semiconductor device (such as a transistor) that emits or collects electrons or holes or controls their movements

Examples of electrode in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Inside these machines are metal plates (electrodes) that conduct electricity, survive harsh chemical conditions, and ultimately help the reaction happen faster. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025

This includes focusing on optimizing electrode configuration, waveform design, and power delivery to create an effective shark deterring device, says David Thiel, a professor emeritus of electronic engineering at Griffith University, who was involved in the study. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2025

These included tingling at the electrode sites, brief skin irritation, or headache. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Side effects are generally mild and temporary, including skin irritation, headache and tingling sensations at electrode sites, Flow said, adding skin burns have occurred when the device's pads were reused or dried out. —Kamal Choudhury, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electrode

• inter-electrode

Rhymes for electrode

• interelectrode

Kids Definition

electrode

noun

elec·​trode i-ˈlek-ˌtrōd 

: a conductor (as a metal or carbon) used to make electrical contact with a part of an electrical circuit that is not metallic

Medical Definition

electrode

noun

elec·​trode i-ˈlek-ˌtrōd 

: a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit