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cathode in Malay

katod

/ˈkæθ.oʊd/

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cathode in Malay: katod. In English, cathode means an electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

Malay words for cathode

electrode through which current flows outward
katod

English meaning of cathode

  1. noun An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).
  2. noun The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
  3. noun The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
  4. noun That electrode of a semiconductor device which is connected to the n-type material of a p-n junction.

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Questions about cathode in Malay

What is the meaning of cathode in Malay?
Cathode in Malay is katod.
Apakah maksud cathode dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cathode: katod.
What does cathode mean in English?
Cathode means an electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

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