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cathode in Russian

cathode in Russian is като́д, катод — cathode means the electrode in a cell or similar device through which positive current flows out, meaning electrons flow in; depending on the device, it may be positive or negative compared with the other electrode, the anode.

cathode in Russian

като́д
noun
Pronounced: katod
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).
катод
noun
Pronounced: katod
(electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

What does "cathode" mean?

  1. noun The electrode in a cell or similar device through which positive current flows out, meaning electrons flow in; depending on the device, it may be positive or negative compared with the other electrode, the anode.
  2. noun The electrode where positive ions gain electrons, often causing metal to build up on it.
  3. noun The electrode that releases electrons into a vacuum tube or a tube filled with gas.
  4. noun In a semiconductor device, the electrode joined to the n-type side of a p-n junction.
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What is "cathode" in Russian?
"cathode" in Russian is като́д, катод. cathode means: The electrode in a cell or similar device through which positive current flows out, meaning electrons flow in; depending on the device, it may be positive or negative compared with the other electrode, the anode.
How do you pronounce като́д?
"cathode" in Russian is като́д, pronounced "katod".
Are there other ways to say "cathode" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "cathode": като́д, катод.
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