Cationic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to cations.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The cationic polymer was used to treat wastewater by attracting and removing negatively charged pollutants.
- Cationic surfactants are commonly used in hair care products to reduce static electricity and add shine to hair.
- In the laboratory, the cationic dye was used to stain the bacterial cells, making them visible under a microscope.
- The cationic components of the soil were analyzed to determine the nutrient levels and pH balance.
- A cationic exchange resin was used in the water treatment plant to remove heavy metal ions from the drinking water.