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cathode

cathode
the negative terminal of an electrolytic cell toward which positive ions migrate
In a cathode ray tube, electrons are emitted from the heated cathode and accelerated toward the screen.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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In a cathode ray tube, electrons are emitted from the heated cathode and accelerated toward the screen.

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