electrode

[ih-lek-trohd] / ɪˈlɛk troʊd /

NOUN

terminal

Synonyms

STRONG

plate wire

WEAK

copper cathode inert anode inert cathode zinc anode

Example Sentences

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To finish the quadrupole, the researchers used a technique called electroless plating to coat the rods with a thin metal film, which makes them electrically conductive.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2024

All internal-action moving parts are plated with electroless nickel and Teflon, for reduced wear and friction.

From Time Magazine Archive