Definition

Relating to or involving multiple electrodes.

Example

The multielectrode array was used to measure brain activity.

Conversation

Have you seen the new multielectrode setup in the lab?

Yeah, it looks impressive! What does it do?

It allows us to capture data from multiple points at once.

That will definitely speed up our experiments!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multielectrode → It is formed from "multi-" (from Latin "multus", meaning many) and "electrode" (from "electro-" derived from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber, which is associated with electricity, and "-ode" from Greek "hodos", meaning way or path). The word "multielectrode" refers to a device that has many paths for electrical conduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') paths for electricity ('electrode') — that's what multielectrode means.

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