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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The device is known as a microscale optoelectronic tetherless electrode, or MOTE.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

Because binders are present in such small amounts and lack clear visual signatures, scientists have had difficulty determining exactly where they are located within the electrode.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 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