anode Meaning & Definition
What Does Anode Mean?
Anode is used as a noun meaning An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively). It can also mean (chemistry) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
Quick Facts About Anode
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæn.əʊd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Antonyms | cathode |
| Plural | anodes |
Anode Definition (Noun)
- An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).
- (chemistry) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
- The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
- That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the p-type material of a p-n junction.
Noun
- An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage.
- (by extension) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
Synonyms of Anode
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Word Forms & Grammar
anode (plural anodes)
Words That Rhyme With Anode
Origin of Anode
From Ancient Greek ἀνα- (ana-, “up”) and ὁδός (hodós, “path”), forming the New Greek compound ἄνοδος (ánodos). Coined by English polymath William Whewell in 1834 for Michael Faraday, who introduced it later that year. By surface analysis, an- (“up, forward, away”) + -ode (“way”).
Anode Pronunciation
You say anode as /ˈæn.əʊd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æn).
Common Questions About Anode
What part of speech is anode?
Anode is a noun.
What is the opposite of anode?
The opposite of anode is cathode.
What is the plural of anode?
The plural of anode is anodes.