An electrode is a piece of metal or other material that is used to conduct electricity into or out of a circuit. Electrodes are used in many different devices, such as batteries, light bulbs, and electroplating baths.
The electrodes were connected to an external power source.
Noun: electrode, anode, cathode.
Adjective: electrodetic.
Verb: to electrode.
Synonym: terminal, contact, connector.
Antonym: insulator.
The word "electrode" comes from the Greek words "elektron" (amber) and "hodos" (way). Amber is a fossilized tree resin that can be rubbed to produce a static electric charge. The word "hodos" means "way" or "path".
Where might you find an electrode being used?
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