CATHODES
14
Scrabble
14
WWF
C(3) A(1) T(1) H(4) O(1) D(2) E(1) S(1)
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Definition
noun
- An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.
- (by extension) The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
- The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
Source: Wiktionary
