Definition of electrode in English:
electrode
noun ɪˈlɛktrəʊdəˈlɛktroʊd
A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.
Example sentencesExamples
- Under a weak electric field, the holes drift toward a matrix of a million or so tiny pixel electrodes.
- Sound is converted to signals by the processor and transmitted to the auditory nerves by the electrodes.
- This device transmits sound directly into the auditory nerve via electrodes surgically implanted into the cochlea.
- When electricity was applied to the electrodes, rays appeared to come from the cathode.
- Once the electrode box has been opened, the electrodes should be kept in a dry box until used.
- The lower surfaces of the electrode segments define an electrode segment plane.
- Finally, an aluminium electrode was vacuum-deposited on top of the organic film.
- At the two ends of the conductor are the electrodes, which gather and disperse the electrons.
- Oxidation of the dye molecule injects electrons into the semiconducting electrode.
- To increase the chance of securing a recording during an attack patients may be fitted with electrodes that transmit by radio to a receiver.
- The particles carry the electrons to one of the electrodes, generating a current.
- By depriving the bacteria of oxygen, electrons are freed to set up a voltage between the electrodes.
- Redistribution of ions within the electrode, causes a relatively slow change in the capacitance during voltage clamp.
- When air is brought into contact with the second electrode, current flows through any circuit linking the two electrodes.
- At this point the question arises as to what the alligator-shaped electrodes measure.
- He connected the same pairs of electrodes and simulated the electrical connection.
- They then receive an electrical ‘shock’ to the brain, through electrodes placed on the head.
- The electrode sends electrical signals backwards along the vagus nerve to the brain.
- The wider ends of the gate electrodes straddle the peripheral boundaries of the active region.
- The surgical procedure involves implanting electrodes in a region of the brain thought to drive depression.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from electric + Greek hodos 'way', on the pattern of anode and cathode.