Anodic

/əˈnoʊdɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, connected with, or acting as an anode in an electrical system.

Etymology

From anode + -ic (adjectival suffix). Forms the adjective from the noun anode.

Kelly Says

Anodic corrosion is why ships use 'sacrificial anodes' made of zinc—the zinc corrodes instead of the ship's hull, protecting the expensive steel underneath. It's engineering trickery based on understanding which materials are more eager to lose electrons!

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