Is Anodal a Word?

Is Anodal a Word?

1. A positively charged electrode, as of an electrolytic cell

electrolytic cell
An electrolytic cell is an electrochemical cell that uses electrical energy to drive a non-spontaneous redox reaction. It is often used to decompose chemical compounds, in a process called electrolysis—the Greek word lysis means to break up. ... Electrolysis is a technique that uses a direct electric current (DC).
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, storage battery, diode, or electron tube. 2.

What does Anodal mean?

Medical Definition of anodal

: of, relating to, or attracted to an anode : anodic anodal potentials —used especially in the life sciences.

What does Anoid mean?

1 : the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs: as. a : the positive terminal of an electrolytic cell. b : the negative terminal of a storage battery that is delivering current. 2 : the electron-collecting electrode of an electron tube — compare cathode. More from Merriam-Webster on anode.

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