cationize

transitive verb

cat·​ion·​ize ˌkat-ˈī-ə-ˌnīz 

ˌka-ˈtī-ə-ˌnīz

cationized; cationizing; cationizes

chemistry

: to make (a molecule) cationic

cationization

ˌkat-ˌī-ə-ˌnī-ˈzā-shən 

ˌka-ˌtī-

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!