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electrodo

electrode

noun eh-lehk-TROH-doh Rare

Origin: From Greek ēlektron (amber, electricity) + hodos (path).

Usage Note

Electrodo is the technical term for an electrode — a conductor through which current enters or leaves an electrolytic cell or electronic device. It is masculine: el electrodo. The two types are ánodo (anode, positive) and cátodo (cathode, negative). Used in chemistry, physics, and medical contexts (electrodos cardíacos).

Examples

"El electrodo positivo se llama ánodo."

Natural Translation

The positive electrode is called an anode.

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