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cathode

/kæθoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does cathode mean?

noun

The negatively charged electrode of an electrolytic cell or vacuum tube, where reduction occurs. In a vacuum tube, the cathode is the source of electrons.

Example

"The cathode in the old television set was worn out and needed to be replaced."

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