anodic

Like oxidation electrodes

Anodic describes something relating to or occurring at an anode—the positive electrode in an electrochemical cell.

In corrosion science, anodic reactions involve metal losing electrons and dissolving: anodic corrosion, anodic oxidation.

Anodic coatings protect metals by creating a controlled oxide layer: anodic treatment of aluminum.

electrochemistry

cathode

Electrode current exits through

voltage · oxidation · electrons · circuit · conductivity · electrochemical · galvanic · ionization · polarization · potential

batteries

cell

Basic unit of life

alkaline · rechargeable · discharge · charge · capacity · energy · storage · power · zinc · lead-acid

coating

aluminum

Element thirteen

barrier · protection · hardcoat · sealing · coloring · finishing · wear-resistant · titanium · magnesium · dielectric

Opposites
electrode polarity

anodiccathodic

Of the negative electrode

Phrases
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anode, anodes, anodizing, anodized, anodize, anodal, anodizes

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