anodally
|a-no-dal-ly|
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/ˈæn.oʊd/
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/ˈæn.əʊd/
toward/relating to the anode
Etymology
'anodally' originates from Modern English, formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'anodal', itself derived from 'anode'.
'anode' comes from Greek 'anodos' meaning 'upward path' (from 'ana-' meaning 'up' + 'hodos' meaning 'way, path'); 'anode' entered English via New Latin/Scientific coinage in the 19th century, became the adjective 'anodal', and then the adverb 'anodally' was formed by adding '-ly'.
Initially derived from Greek for 'upward path', the term evolved in scientific usage to mean an electrode at which oxidation occurs ('anode'); 'anodally' now means 'in relation to or toward the anode'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner relating to an anode; toward, at, or by the anode (in electrochemistry or electrical contexts).
Positive ions migrate anodally under the applied potential.
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Last updated: 2025/08/17 08:07