Electrode (Noun)
Meaning
A conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode that need to be properly connected for it to function.
- A pacemaker has an electrode implanted directly into the heart muscle to regulate heartbeat rhythms.
- In this circuit diagram, the copper wire acts as the primary electrode for transmitting electrical signals.
- The surface area of the electrode can significantly affect the performance of the electrolytic capacitor.
- One main function of the anode in a fuel cell is to serve as the electrode through which the chemical reaction occurs.