galvanic anodes

A form of galvanic anode — An anode used to protect buried or submerged metal structures from corrosion, made from a metal alloy with a more "active" voltage (more negative electrochemical potential) than the metal of the protected structure, so that the anode material corrodes and is consumed in preference to the structure.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of galvanic anode
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