noun

electrode

electrode

The battery has a positive and a negative electrode.

The battery has a positive and a negative electrode.

Doctors placed electrodes on his chest for the EKG.

Doctors placed electrodes on his chest for the ECG.

((noun)) electrode An electrode is a conductor for an electric current.

Synonyms: terminal, pole

From 'electro-' (electricity) + Greek 'hodos' (way, path). It means 'a path for electricity'.

Think of it as the 'door' or 'road' for electricity to enter or leave.

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