Cathode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004367",
  "term": "Cathode",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (KA-thow-d) The negative pole or electrode of an electrolytic cell or system. The cathode attracts positively charged particles or ions (cations).\n\n2. The negative pole or electrode of an electrolytic cell, vacuum tube, etc., where electrons enter (current leaves) the system; the opposite of an anode.\n\n3. The negative pole or electrode of an electrolytic cell or system. The cathode attracts positively charged particles or ions (cations) .",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary",
    "Drinking Water Technical and Legal 2009"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/cathode/"
}