Cationized refers to the process of adding a positively charged ion, known as a cation, to a molecule or material. Synonyms for cationized include ionized, charged, electrified, and depolarized. These terms all describe a similar process of altering the electrical charge of a molecule or material. Other related words include cathodic, which refers to the area of an electrode where reduction occurs, and anodic, which refers to the area of an electrode where oxidation occurs. These terms are often used in the context of electrochemistry and can be useful in describing the behavior and properties of materials that have been subjected to electrical currents or ionization processes.