electrode
noun/ɪˈlɛktroʊd/
Frequency rank: #8,757 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves a substance or device.
Example sentence
The scientist attached each electrode to the patient's chest to monitor heart activity.
Synonyms & related words
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