Wordle Answer for August 5, 2023
On August 5, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ANODE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
ANODE
What anode means
The positive electrode in a battery, electrolytic cell, or other electrical device, toward which negatively charged particles flow or where oxidation occurs.
Where the word comes from
From Greek *ana-* (up) and *hodos* (way or path), literally meaning "the way up." The term was coined in the early 19th century by English scientist William Whewell to describe the positive electrode in an electrical cell, where electric current was thought to flow upward or outward during discharge.
Hints for August 5, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of anode
- cathode
- magnetron
- magnetrons
- ysz
- electrode
- collector
- plate
- emitter
Used in a sentence
The battery's _____ corrodes over time as electrons flow through the circuit during discharge.
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