electrode

[ih-lek-trohd] / ɪˈlɛk troʊd /

NOUN

terminal

Synonyms

STRONG

plate wire

WEAK

copper cathode inert anode inert cathode zinc anode

Example Sentences

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Scientists are now developing advanced electrode contact lenses capable of monitoring corneal shape, hydration, and transparency during treatment.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Rabbit eyeballs were placed in a saline solution designed to mimic natural tears, and the platinum lens served as an electrode.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Eventually, they reach the bottom electrode, creating a permanent connection that short-circuits the device and leaves it stuck in the on state.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Sheets of copper and aluminum go through machines that coat electrode slurry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“It’s full of electrical impulses. It’s like a computer. If you stimulate one part of the brain with an electrode, it—” He stopped talking.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry