What is the difference between anode and cathode?
anode | cathode | Antonyms |
(electricity) 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.
(chemistry, by extension) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
(electronics) The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a .
(electronics) That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the p-type material of a p-n junction.
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It usually, but not always, has a negative voltage.
(chemistry, by extension) The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
(electronics) The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a .
(electronics) That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction.
