Electrode vs. Cathode
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.
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
