anodic Meaning & Definition
ˈa-ˌnōd
What Does Anodic Mean?
Anodic is used as a noun meaning the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs. It is also used to mean the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell.
Quick Facts About Anodic
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈa-ˌnōd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | anodal |
| Antonyms | cathodic |
| First known use | 1834 |
Anodic Definition (Noun)
- the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: such as
- the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell
- the negative terminal of a galvanic cell
- the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube
- the positive electrode of a diode compare cathode
Synonyms of Anodic
Anodic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Anodic
Word Forms & Grammar
an·od·ic adjective
an·od·i·cal·ly adverb
anodal
anodally
anode
anodes
anodic
anodically
anodic (not comparable)
Origin of Anodic
Origin 1: Greek anodos way up, from ana- + hodos way
Origin 2: From anode + -ic. Coined by William Whewell in 1837 in a letter to Michael Faraday.
First Known Use
1834
Pronouncing Anodic
You say anodic as /ˈa-ˌnōd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (a).
Anodic: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is anodic?
Anodic is a noun.
What is another word for anodic?
Words with a similar meaning to anodic include anodal. See the full list of anodic synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of anodic?
The opposite of anodic is cathodic.