Vocabulary Entry

cationic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or having the properties of a cation, which is a positively charged ion.

Example Sentences

"Cationic surfactants are often used in hair conditioners."

"The solution was cationic, making it effective in electrochemical processes."

"Cationic polymers can assist in the removal of pollutants from water."

noun

Example Sentences

"The researcher studied the behavior of cationics in various solutions."

"Cationics can be used for environmental cleanup applications."

"In chemistry, cationics play a crucial role in reactions involving ions."