Definition of CATHODIC

cathodic

Adjective

  • of or at or pertaining to a cathode
    • "cathodic deposition of metals"

Adj

  • Proceeding from a nerve centre; efferent.
  • Relating to, functioning as, or occurring at a cathode.

Origin / Etymology

From cathode + -ic. Coined by William Whewell in 1837 in a letter to Michael Faraday.

Antonyms

anodic

Scrabble Score: 16

cathodic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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