yīn

technical
common
noun

Meaning of 阴极

阴极 means negative electrode; cathode (in DC power sources); cathode; electron-emitting electrode (in electronic devices). Pronounced yīn jí.

  • negative electrode; cathode (in DC power sources)
  • cathode; electron-emitting electrode (in electronic devices)

Definitions & Examples

Diàn
chí
de
yīn
huì
yǐn
zhèng
 

The cathode of the battery attracts positive ions.

Yīn
yáng
zhī
jiān
huì
chǎn
shēng
diàn
 

Voltage is generated between the cathode and the anode.

Zài
diàn
jiě
guò
chéng
zhōng
 
yīn
shēng
huán
yuán
fǎn
yìng
 

During electrolysis, reduction reactions occur at the cathode.

Measure Words

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Primary
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