CATION

cation

(noun) a positively charged ion

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Etymology

Noun

cation (plural cations)

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

Anagrams

• Catino, actino-, action, atonic

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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