Die Elektrode
Example: Die Elektrode überträgt den elektrischen Strom im Gerät.
Definition
"Die Elektrode" refers to a conductor through which electric current enters or leaves a device, facilitating the transfer of electricity within technical equipment. It plays a crucial role in circuits by connecting the device to the electrical source or ground.
Etymology
The word "die Elektrode" originates from the Greek words 'ēlektron' meaning amber (associated with electricity) and 'hodos' meaning path or way. Did you know? The concept was named in the 19th century during the early study of electricity to describe conductive paths for electric flow.
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"Die Elektrode" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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