There are various conditions that can cause muscle twitching. Minor muscle twitching is usually the result of less serious, lifestyle-related causes. More severe muscle twitching, however, is often the result of a serious condition.
An electrode is an electrical conductor used to make contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit (e.g. a semiconductor, an electrolyte, a vacuum or air).
The nature of the electrode. Usually, inert electrodes such as graphite or platinum are used for electrolysis. These electrodes do not interfere with the reactions occuring at the surface of the electrode, they simply act as a point of connection between the electrical circuit and the solution.