Definitions for cathode

cathode cath·ode

Spelling: [kath-ohd]
IPA: /ˈkæθ oʊd/

Cathode is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 211 anagrams from letters in cathode (acdehot).

Definitions for cathode

noun

  1. the electrode or terminal by which current leaves an electrolytic cell, voltaic cell, battery, etc.
  2. the positive terminal of a voltaic cell or battery.
  3. the negative terminal, electrode, or element of an electron tube or electrolytic cell.

Origin of cathode

1825-35; Greek káthodos a way down, equivalent to kat- cat- + hodós way

Examples for cathode

This is melted in an iron pot which also serves as the cathode in the electrolysis.

He disconnected one of the room's tube-lights and contacted with the cathode.

He applied the current, moving the anode and the cathode slowly.

To the anode he attached one of the negatives, to the cathode a small piece of iron.

The phenomenon is particularly marked at the edges and corners of the cathode.

The cathode as shown in Fig. 41 is rather smaller than is advantageous.

This may be remedied to some extent by stirring or keeping the cathode in motion.

Waving away that orange gas, he reached for the cathode and held it up.

The cathode is preferably formed of the same metal which is to be obtained.

The current always flows within the cell from anode to the cathode.

Word Value for cathode
Scrable

13

Words with friends

13

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