Pickstaff’s charge — finally it goes into battery (9)

I believe the answer is:

electrode

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(Other definitions for electrode that I've seen before include "Conducting point by which electric current enters or leaves" , "Connecting conductor" , "Conducting contact" , "Conductor for electricity as it enters or leaves" , "Conducting terminal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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