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anticathode
[ an-tee-kath-ohd, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈkæθ oʊd, ˌæn taɪ- /
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noun
the positive plate of an x-ray or other electron tube serving as the target for electrons coming from the cathode, which cause it to emit high-frequency radiations.
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British Dictionary definitions for anticathode
anticathode
/ (ˌæntɪˈkæθəʊd) /
noun
the target electrode for the stream of electrons in a vacuum tube, esp an X-ray tube
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