electrode

BrE /ˈɪl.ɪk.trəʊd/ AmE /ˈɛl.ɪkˌtroʊd/

noun en → es

1 ELECTRONICS [singular] B2

a conductor through which electric current enters or leaves a device such as a battery, cell, or an electrical circuit

electrodo

  • an electrode in a battery

Collocations electrode material · electrode potential

  • The battery has two electrodes.

    La batería tiene dos electrodos.

2 MEDICINE [singular] C1

a device used in medical procedures to measure or stimulate electrical activity, such as in the brain or heart

electrodo médico

  • an electrode for measuring brain waves

Collocations electrode placement · electrode lead

  • The doctor placed an electrode on the patient's scalp.

    El médico colocó un electrodo en la cabeza del paciente.