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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics,electronics,electricity) a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons in an electrical device | |
| Related terms: | anode electrode photocathode tube electrolytic_cell | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics,transportation) the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current | |
| Related terms: | anode terminal voltaic_cell storage_battery | |
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cadet |
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