cathode
noun/ˈkæθoʊd/
Frequency rank: #12,618 most common English word
Meaning
The negatively charged electrode from which electrons are emitted in an electrical device.
Example sentence
Electrons flow out of the cathode and toward the anode in this circuit.
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