cathodic

[ ka-thod-ik, -thoh-dik, kuh- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a cathode or phenomena in its vicinity.

Other Words From

• ca·thodi·cal·ly catho·dal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of cathodic¹

First recorded in 1830–40; cathode + -ic

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