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cathode

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  1. anode                 
 
cath.ode \'kath-.o-d\ \ka-'tha:d-ik\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ n [Gk kathodos way down, 
   fr. kata- + hodos way - more at C]EDE 1: the negative terminal of an 
   electrolytic cell  2: the positive terminal of a primary cell or of a 
   storage battery that is  delivering current 3: the electron-emitting 
   electrode of an electron tube  - ca.thod.ic aj