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cathodic protection

ca·thod·ic pro·tec·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ka-thod-ik, -thoh-dik, kuh- pruh-tek-shuh n]
    • /kæˈθɒd ɪk, -ˈθoʊ dɪk, kə- prəˈtɛk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ka-thod-ik, -thoh-dik, kuh- pruh-tek-shuh n]
    • /kæˈθɒd ɪk, -ˈθoʊ dɪk, kə- prəˈtɛk ʃən/

Definitions of cathodic protection words

  • noun cathodic protection a technique for protecting metal structures, such as steel ships and pipelines, from electrolytic corrosion by making the structure the cathode in a cell, either by applying an electromotive force directly or by putting it into contact with a more electropositive metal 3
  • noun cathodic protection Cathodic protection is a method which uses electricity to protect the metal of pipelines from corrosion. 3
  • noun cathodic protection protection of ferrous metals against electrolysis by the attachment of sacrificial anodes. 1

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Origin of cathodic protection

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for Cathodic protection

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cathodic protection popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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