anode
noun
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- (electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).
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anod
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anodize
verb
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- to coat the surface of a metal electrolytically with an oxide, either as protection or decoration
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anodisera
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anodized
adjective
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- Of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.
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anodiserad
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anodization
noun
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- The process of anodizing.
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anodisering
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