Word Type

Noun

The word "cathode" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

anode anode

Derived Terms

anticathode biocathode cascode cathodal cathode dark space cathode ray cathode-ray tube cathodic cathodograph cathodoluminescence cathodoluminescent catholyte cold cathode hot cathode microcathode multicathode photocathode

Context

chemistry electricity electronics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

depot electrode terminal terminus

Type Of (IsA)

electrode terminal

Part Of

electrolytic cell pentode storage battery tube voltaic cell

Related Terms

cation

Related Terms

cation cations cell current deposition electrically electricity electrode electrons metal n type outwards p n junction polarized reduction semiconductor voltage

Similar Terms

anode

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