Word: photoanode
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
a
node
Definition: The anode of a photoelectric cell.
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: anode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀνα-
Language: grc
Decoded: ana-
Meaning: up