Definition

A part of an electrical device where positive charge flows in, often used in batteries and electrochemical cells.

Example

In a battery, the anode is where the current enters the device.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered how batteries work, especially the part about the anode?

Yeah, I find it fascinating how energy is stored and released.

I just learned that the anode is where oxidation happens in an electrochemical cell.

That makes sense! It’s cool how those components interact to power our devices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anode is formed from the Greek "ana-" (meaning up or back) and "hodos" (meaning way or path). The term refers to the electrode through which current flows into a device, thus representing the path of current moving upwards or towards the positive terminal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ana-' meaning 'up' and 'hodos' meaning 'way' — this helps you remember that an anode is the path where current flows up into a device.

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