CATHODE
/ˈkæθ.oʊd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of CATHODE
An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.
(by extension) The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.
The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
Word Details
Is CATHODE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATHODE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CATHODE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for CATHODE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | h | o | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATHODE
100 words from the letters in CATHODE
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How to Use CATHODE in Word Games
CATHODE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CATHODE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CATHODE to find 100 additional valid words.