electrode

A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region, commonly used in batteries, medical devices, and scientific experiments.

• 🇩🇪Ein Leiter, durch den elektrischer Strom in ein Objekt, eine Substanz oder einen Bereich eintritt oder aus ihm austritt; häufig in Batterien, medizinischen Geräten und wissenschaftlichen Experimenten verwendet.

1. Electrical conductor B2 formal scientific

   A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.

   • The electrode was placed in the solution to measure conductivity.
   • Copper is commonly used as an electrode in batteries.
   • The patient had electrodes attached to their chest for the ECG.

   🇩🇪Elektrode

   Synonyme: conductorcontactpoleterminal

2. Welding tool B2 formal technical

   A rod or wire used in welding to conduct current and melt metal.

   • The welder replaced the worn electrode before starting the job.
   • Different metals require specific types of welding electrodes.
   • He carefully guided the electrode along the joint.

   🇩🇪Schweißelektrode

   Synonyme: rod

• electrodes plural form
• electrodes' possessive plural form
• electrode's possessive singular form