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Anode
01
a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
anodes
Examples
The anode of the X-ray tube emits electrons when heated, producing X-rays for medical imaging.
02
the negatively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
Lexical Tree
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