Electrode vs. Cathode

Electrode vs. Cathode — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Electrode and Cathode

Electrodenoun

the terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit

Cathodenoun

(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.

Electrodenoun

a collector or emitter of electric charge in a semiconducting device

Cathodenoun

The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.

Electrodenoun

a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit

Cathodenoun

(electronics) The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.

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Cathodenoun

(electronics) That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction.

Cathodenoun

a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons in an electrical device

Cathodenoun

the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current