cathode
noun
UK/ˈkæθ.əʊd/
US/ˈkæθ.oʊd/
Definitions of cathode noun
- Countable(可数名词)electronics(电子)
In an electrical device, the electrode through which an electrical current flows. Specifically, it is the positive terminal in a battery and the negative terminal in an electrolytic cell.
阴极（电池中为正极，电解池中为负极）
Electrons are released at the cathode and then flow towards the anode.
电子在阴极释放，然后流向阳极。
The device uses a cathode ray tube to display images.
该设备使用阴极射线管来显示图像。
During electrolysis, the cathode attracts positive ions.
在电解过程中，阴极吸引正离子。