Anode
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A positive electrode in an electrochemical cell that functions to attract electrons from an external circuit.
Synonyms & Variants
elektrode positif
Descriptive term often used as a technical synonym.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term “anode” is adopted from the English “anode”. The word is rooted in the Ancient Greek “anodos” which means way up or ascent. In a scientific context, this term was first popularized by Michael Faraday in the 19th century to describe the pole where electric current enters an electrolysis device. Etymologically, “anodos” is formed from the prefix “ana” meaning upward and “hodos” meaning path. The use of this term remains consistent in global technical literature due to its accuracy in describing the direction of electric current flow.
Real-world Usage
Tegangan listrik pada bagian anode harus diperiksa secara berkala.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.