cathode
Pronunciation: /ˈkaθəʊd/
Definition of cathode
noun
- the negatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device. The opposite of anode.
Derivatives
- adjective
Pronunciation: /kəˈθɒdɪk/
adjective
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek kathodos 'way down', from kata- 'down'+ hodos 'way'