how to pronounce cathode

/ˈkæθ.əʊd/

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An example use of cathode in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… 2006 this is a cathode ray tube out of …”

meanings of cathode

noun:

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 usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.
The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction.

cathode frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word cathode occurs in english on average 0.8 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.

topics cathode can be related to

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