hydrogen electrode
noun
a standard reference electrode with a potential of zero, used in pH measurements, consisting of a platinum-black surface covered with hydrogen bubbles.
Origin of hydrogen electrode
1First recorded in 1895–1900
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The hydrogen electrode is connected with the negative post of the voltmeter, the oxygen electrode with the positive post.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzSecond, the plate so covered becomes in effect a hydrogen electrode, and hydrogen stands high as an electro-positive element.
Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 | Kempster MillerMeasurements made electrometrically with the hydrogen electrode have failed to demonstrate any increase in acidity.
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