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cathodic

/kæθɒdɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does cathodic mean?

adjective

Relating to or producing an electric current that flows towards the cathode in an electrolytic cell. In electrochemistry, cathodic refers to the electrode at which reduction occurs.

Example

"The cathodic protection system was designed to prevent corrosion on the metal surface."

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