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Definition of electrode noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

electrode

noun

/ɪˈlektrəʊd/

/ɪˈlektrəʊd/

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either of two points (or terminals) by which an electric current enters or leaves a battery or other electrical device see also anode, cathodeTopics Engineeringc1
Word Originmid 19th cent.: from electric + Greek hodos ‘way’, on the pattern of anode and cathode.

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