Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cataphoresis

Noun

kætəfɔːˈriːsɪs

Definition

The movement of charged particles in a fluid under the influence of an electric field.

Examples

Cataphoresis is often utilized in laboratory techniques to analyze the properties of substances in solution.
The effectiveness of cataphoresis in separating protein molecules has made it a valuable method in biochemistry.

Meaning

Cataphoresis is a process that involves the migration of ions or charged particles towards an electrode when an electric current is applied, commonly used in scientific and industrial applications.