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electrode

noun

Definition

  1. A component of the welding circuit through which current is conducted and that terminates the arc, molten conductive slag, or base metal.

References on theFabricator.com

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Advancements in FCAW
Stainless steel electrode designed to handle food service welding applications
ASME and AWS welding codes—Similarities and differences
Examining the finer points of 6010, 6011, and 7018

External Sources

Wikipedia: electrode