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IPA transcription: ['kæ,θoʊd]
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Noun
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a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
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the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current
Usage examples
- The reduction occurs via Dy, at a tungsten cathode.
- The Ca would then proceed to reduce the cathode.
- These photocathode devices do not detect temperatures, but rather infrared radiation variances.
- Liquid buffer flows towards the cathode, and drags proteins with a weaker charge.