electrode
Electrode (noun) means a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves a device, battery, or circuit. Example: “The technician attached electrodes to monitor the patient's heartbeat.”
How to use electrode
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA contact point where electricity flows into or out of a device or circuit.
Word forms
electrodes plural
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The technician attached _____ to monitor the patient's heartbeat.
Etymology
Coined by scientist Michael Faraday in 1833, combining Greek ēlektron ("amber," the root of "electricity") with hodos, "way" or "path."
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What does “electrode” mean?
The word “electrode” means a conductor through which electricity enters or leaves a device, battery, or circuit. In plain terms, a contact point where electricity flows into or out of a device or circuit.
How do you pronounce “electrode”?
“Electrode” is pronounced uh-LEHK-trohd (/əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “electrode” in a sentence?
Here is “electrode” used in a sentence: “The technician attached electrodes to monitor the patient's heartbeat.”
What part of speech is “electrode”?
“Electrode” is a noun.
Where does the word “electrode” come from?
The word “electrode” dates back to around 1833 and comes from Greek. Coined by scientist Michael Faraday in 1833, combining Greek ēlektron ("amber," the root of "electricity") with hodos, "way" or "path.".
Is “electrode” a common word?
“Electrode” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.