/ Dictionary / Index R reference electrode: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ref'erence elec'trode Pronunciation: [key] — Physical Chem. Physical Chem. an electrode of known oxidation potential used in determining the electromotive force of a galvanic cell. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. reference book reference frame Related Content Daily Word Quiz: morose Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language