cathode

(eg. vexed, hindu, girl )

cathode /ˈkæ ˌθoʊd/ ?

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(n) a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
(n) the positively charged terminal of a voltaic cell or storage battery that supplies current

In the bulky picture or cathode-ray tubes used in conventional TV sets, a beam of electrons originates in the stem of the tube and sweeps rapidly to and fro across the tube face.

"Computer and electronic waste is building up in landfill with up to 1.5 million computers and 1.5 million TVs nationally going there each year," Mr Weatherill said. "Historically, what to do with the cathode ray tubes from TVs and computer...
on May 18, 2009 By: Weatherall Source: NEWS.com.au
"KCM and Mopani have both increased their smelting capacity and we expect that capacity will reach 900,000 tonnes of copper in three to four years' time when we anticipate our output to be more than 1.0 million tonnes of copper (cathode),"...
on Jun 25, 2008 By: Kalombo Mwansa Source: Reuters
Mr Davies said, "We recycle or refurbish for resale. On the recycling side we are the largest true recycler of cathode ray tubes in the UK - we dismantle, we don't crush and dump and only 5% at most goes to landfill. At this stage, television...
on Nov 17, 2006 By: Richard Davies Source: ic Wales