Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrolytic cell

“The anodic material was found to corrode rapidly in the saltwater environment.”

2. noun

the electrode at which oxidation occurs in an electrolytic cell

“The anodic was connected to the positive terminal of the battery.”

3. verb

to cause (an electrode) to be the anode in an electrolytic cell

“The process was anodized to create a protective oxide layer on the metal surface.”