Sacrificial anode

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-024629",
  "term": "Sacrificial anode",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Sacrificial Anode",
  "definition": "1. An easily corroded material deliberately installed in a pipe or tank. The intent of such an installation is to give up (sacrifice) this anode to corrosion while the water supply facilities remain relatively corrosion free.\n\n2. An easily corroded material deliberately installed in a pipe or intake to give it up (sacrifice it) to corrosion while the rest of the water supply facility remains relatively corrosion-free.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sacrificial-anode/"
}