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anode Antonyms
Opposite of anode
Because the opposite of anode shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave an electrical device, or the electrode where oxidation occurs in an electrochemical cell.
Usage Example
"During the electroplating process, the copper metal at the cathode dissolves into the solution and migrates toward the cathode."
Strongest
cathode
• noun (Context 2)
The negative terminal of a primary cell or of a storage battery that is delivering current.
Usage Example
"In a standard discharging lithium-ion battery, lithium ions flow from the graphite cathode through the electrolyte to the cathode."
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cathode
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Anode. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/anode