cationic

/kætəˈnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or having the properties of a cation.

“In chemistry, cationic surfactants are commonly used in personal care products.”

2. noun

A positively charged ion.

“In the context of electrochemistry, a cationic species may be involved in the redox reaction.”

Synonyms

  • cation
  • positively charged ion

Antonyms

  • anionic
  • negatively charged ion