Cathode meaning

What does “cathode” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“cathode” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device.

cathode

noun

  1. a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device

    Oppositesanode
  2. the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current

    Oppositesanode

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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