cation
IPA: kˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (physical chemistry) a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis
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Examples of "cation" in Sentences
- It is a highly cationic peptide.
- The point is, the cation is unimportant.
- The acid is used to rinse the cations from the resins.
- Cationic liposomes are also known as cationic lipoplexes.
- The cation is then delivered into the intracellular medium.
- The phosphorus cation is very similar to the nitrogen cation.
- The action of ammonia is also useful in differentiating the cations.
- In this case it also helps that the surface of the cation is hydrophobic.
- Similarly the cation of the electrolyte should be of the same metal as well.
- Precipitate formation is useful in the detection of the type of cation in salt.