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cataphoretic

cataphoretic

9.9
Relating to moving tiny particles through a liquid by an electric field
  • adjective
  • /ˌkætəfəˈrɛtɪk/
  • Specialized
: cataporetico
  • The cataphoretic deposition method is widely used to coat metals with protective layers.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the cataphoretic behavior of different particles in solution.

  • A cataphoretic process was employed to ensure even distribution of the nanoparticles.

  • The cataphoretic effect was observed during the experiment.

  • Researchers studied the cataphoretic movement of particles in the lab.

  • A cataphoretic process was employed to ensure even distribution of the nanoparticles.

  • Researchers studied the cataphoretic behavior of different particles in solution.

  • The cataphoretic deposition method is widely used to coat metals with protective layers.

Synonyms

electrophoretic
vscataphoretic
  • Specialized
2 9.9

Relating to the movement of small particles through liquid using an electric field

is about involvement in electrophoresis, especially particles moving through fluid under an electric field

Surface Forms

cataphoretic positive

Morphology

cataphoretic = cataphoresis (opaque) = cata + phoresis + etic

Formed from Greek combining forms and used as a technical term; the components are not productive or familiar to average B1 learners.

Etymology

Cataphoretic comes from Greek parts: cata- meaning 'down' or 'toward' and -phoretic from a root meaning 'to carry', as in metaphor which literally means 'to carry across'. So, cataphoretic is about things being 'carried' or moved toward something else, which fits its modern use for particles moved by an electric field.