cation
(noun) a positively charged ion
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cation (plural cations)
(chemistry) A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
• Catino, actino-, action, atonic
Source: Wiktionary
Cat"i*on, n. Etym: [Gr. p. pr. of (Chem.)
Definition: An electro-positive substance, which in electro-decomposition is evolved at the cathode; -- opposed to anion. Faraday.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
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