cathode

/ˈkæθ.oʊd/noun
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1

An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

2

The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.

3

The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.

4

That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction.

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