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electrode

/ˈɛlɛktroʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does electrode mean?

noun

A conductor, especially one used in an electrochemical cell or electrolytic cell, consisting of a metal or other material in contact with an electrolyte.

Example

"The electrode was made of platinum and was used in the battery to facilitate the chemical reaction."

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