cationically

/ˌkætaɪˈɑnɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves or relates to cations (positively charged ions).
    • The coating was applied cationically to improve adhesion to metal surfaces.
    • In the lab, the compound reacted cationically with the negatively charged particles.
    • The polymer was synthesized cationically to ensure a positive charge on the surface.
What does "cationically" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean