anode

anodi puhekieltä An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It usually, but not always, has a negative voltage.
puhekieltä The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
puhekieltä The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a w:vacuum tube|vacuum tube or w:gas-filled tube|gas-filled tube.
puhekieltä That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the p-type material of a p-n junction.
puhekieltä (l)
(l) (gloss)