The C in Crt, or __ Ray Tube

Puzzle 5 of Spy World Medium Pack

Question is: The C in Crt, or __ Ray Tube

and the answer is: CATHODE

Word Meaning:

CATHODE — (electricity) An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It can have either a negative or a positive voltage with respect to anode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device is a load or a source, respectively).

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