negative electrode
UK: /ˈnɛɡətɪv ɪˈlɛkˌtrəʊd/
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Noun

physicsTECH.electrical terminal in a device that has extra electrons and negative chargeTECH.
  • The wire was connected to the negative electrode of the battery.
  • Electrons flow toward the negative electrode during charging.
  • Corrosion had built up on the negative electrode of the cell.
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Expressions with negative

go negativev.
shift from positive to negative actions or attitudes
The discussion started to go negative after the disagreement.
in the negativeadv.
in a way that means no
She replied in the negative to the invitation.
paint a negative picturev.
describe something in a bad way
The report paints a negative picture of the company's future.
negative changen.
decrease in quality or value
There was a negative change in the quality of the product.
negative consequencesn.
unfavorable outcomes from a decision or event
The negative consequences of the policy change were felt by many employees.
negative contributionn.
action or input that causes harm or problems
His negative contribution to the project delayed its completion.

Expressions with electrode

hydrogen electroden.
electrode with hydrogen gas on platinum used to measure pH
A hydrogen electrode is used as a reference in pH measurements.
welding electroden.
metal rod or wire that carries welding current to joined metal parts
He selected a thicker welding electrode for the heavy steel beams.
electrode holdern.
device that grips an electrode and connects it to electric power
The welder replaced the damaged electrode holder before starting work.
electrode tipn.
end part of an electrode that makes contact and carries electrical current
The welder replaced the worn electrode tip before starting the next joint.
ground electroden.
metal part in the ground that safely carries electricity into earth
The electrician checked the ground electrode behind the building.
active electroden.
electrode where the main electrical or chemical change takes place
The active electrode in the cell is where the metal begins to dissolve.
auxiliary electroden.
extra electrode in an electrochemical cell that carries current for measurements
The auxiliary electrode completed the circuit in the three-electrode electrochemical cell.
calomel electroden.
reference electrode with mercury and mercurous chloride
The pH meter uses a calomel electrode for accurate readings.
carbon electroden.
rod or piece of carbon that carries electric current in a device
The battery uses a carbon electrode as the positive terminal.
control electroden.
electrode in an electronic device that regulates movement of electric charge
The control electrode adjusts the current passing through the vacuum tube.

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Terms with negative electrode included in their meaning

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cathoden.
technology
negative electrode in an electrical device
negative platen.
electrical
electrode in a battery that serves as the negative terminal during use

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  1. French:électrode négative, ...
  2. German:negative Elektrode, ...
  3. Italian:elettrodo negativo, ...
  4. Spanish:electrodo negativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrodo negativo, ...
  6. Chinese:负极, ...
  7. Japanese:負極, ...
  8. Arabic:قُطب سالِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶלֶקְטְרוֹדָה שְׁלִילִית, ...
  10. Russian:отрицательный электрод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:негативний електрод, ...
  12. Hindi:नकारात्मक इलेक्ट्रोड, ...

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