CATHODIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cathodic mean? 

• CATHODIC (adjective)
  The adjective CATHODIC has 1 sense:

1. of or at or pertaining to a cathode

  Familiarity information: CATHODIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CATHODIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or at or pertaining to a cathode

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

cathodic deposition of metals

Antonym:

anodic (of or at or relating to an anode)

Pertainym:

cathode (a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device)