Anode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001745",
  "term": "Anode",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (an-0-d) The positive pole or electrode of an electrolytic system, such as a battery.\n\n2. The positive electrode in an electrochemical cell (battery). Also, the earth or ground in a cathodic protection system. Also, the positive terminal of a diode.\n\n3. The electrode at which oxidation (a loss of electrons) takes place. For fuel cells and other galvanic cells, the anode is the negative terminal; for electrolytic cells (where electrolysis occurs), the anode is the positive terminal.\n\n4. The positive pole or electrode of an electrolytic system, such as a battery. .",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Technologies Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical and Legal 2009"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/anode/"
}