cation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkat.ʌɪ.ən/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/

Noun

cation (plural cations)

1. (chemistry) A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

Related terms

• anion
• ion

Translations

• French: cation
• German: Kation
• Italian: catione
• Portuguese: (Europe) catião, (Brazil) cátion
• Russian: катио́н
• Spanish: catión

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