First Known Use: 1834
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anode
noun an·ode \ˈa-ˌnōd\
: the part of an electrical device (such as a battery) from which electrons leave
Full Definition of ANODE
1
: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: as a : the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell b : the negative terminal of a galvanic cell
2
: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube; broadly : the positive electrode of a diode — compare cathode
— an·od·ic \a-ˈnä-dik\ also an·od·al \-ˈnō-dəl\ adjective
— an·od·i·cal·ly \-di-k(ə-)lē\ also an·od·al·ly \-dəl-ē\ adverb
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Origin of ANODE
Greek anodos way up, from ana- + hodos way
Rhymes with ANODE
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ANODE Defined for Kids
anode
noun an·ode \ˈa-ˌnōd\
Definition of ANODE for Kids
1
: the positive electrode of an electrolytic cell
2
: the negative end of a battery that is delivering electric current
3
: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube
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anode
noun an·ode \ˈan-ˌōd\
Medical Definition of ANODE
1
: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: as a : the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell b : the negative terminal of a storage battery that is delivering current
2
: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube—compare cathode
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