1
: the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: such as
a
: the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell
b
: the negative terminal of a galvanic cell
2
: the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube
broadly
: the positive electrode of a diode compare cathode
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Current thinking in battery design suggests charging at this speed requires thin anodes and cathodes and thus less capacity.
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
One way is to follow researcher Neil Dasgupta's method of laser drilling tiny pathways in the graphite anode that receives lithium ions during charging.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
What Is the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment? Shining anode plane assemblies dominate this panorama of the 35-ton-capacity prototype cryostat for LBNF/DUNE.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Boston Metal The key to the success of the recent test that led to the creation of a ton of molten metal is Boston Metal's inert anode which can drive the electrical process in the reactor without degrading.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
One way is to follow researcher Neil Dasgupta's method of laser drilling tiny pathways in the graphite anode that receives lithium ions during charging.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
What Is the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment? Shining anode plane assemblies dominate this panorama of the 35-ton-capacity prototype cryostat for LBNF/DUNE.
—Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Boston Metal The key to the success of the recent test that led to the creation of a ton of molten metal is Boston Metal's inert anode which can drive the electrical process in the reactor without degrading.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Anode.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anode. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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