how to pronounce anode

/ˈæˌnoʊd/

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meanings of anode

noun:

The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
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 can have either a negative or a positive voltage.
That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the p-type material of a p-n junction.
The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.

anode frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word anode occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.