Word: anodic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
od
ic
Definition: Relating to an anode; a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
Morphemes:
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
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. or example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: derived from