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- [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/
- /kˌataɪˈɒnɪk/
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- [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/
Definitions of cationic word
- noun cationic a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis. 1
- noun cationic any positively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to anion). 1
- noun cationic (chemistry) of, relating to, or being a cation. 1
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Origin of cationic
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek katión going down (neuter of katiṓn, present participle of kateînai), equivalent to kat- cat- + -i- go + -on neuter present participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Cationic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cationic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cationic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with cationic
- what is cationic?
- what are cationic surfactants?
- what is a cationic polymer?
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