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Yalejing gihk
Definition
Positive pole, positive electrode, or anode; the side of a circuit with higher electrical potential.
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How it's used
Used primarily in technical, scientific, or electrical contexts to describe the terminal with a higher potential. While it is a standard term in physics, it is also frequently used in everyday life when dealing with household batteries or simple electronic repairs. It is the direct counterpart to 負極.
Examples
Remember to align the positive pole of the battery correctly.
Is this wire connected to the positive pole?
Related words
Common phrases
positive terminal of a battery
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the concept of positive in terms of personality or outlook, which is usually expressed as 正面.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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