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cationic

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cat·i·on  (ktn)
n.
An ion or group of ions having a positive charge and characteristically moving toward the negative electrode in electrolysis.
[Greek kation, something going down, from neuter present participle of katienai, to go down : kat-, kata-, cata- + ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]
cati·onic (kt-nk) adj.
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Adj.1.cationic - of or relating to cations
anionic - of or relating to anions


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