Definitions for cation

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cation cat·i·on

Spelling: [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]

IPA: /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/

Cation is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 133 anagrams from letters in cation (acinot).

Definitions for cation

noun

1. a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
2. any positively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to anion).

Origin of cation

1825-35; Greek katión going down (neuter of katiṓn, present participle of kateînai), equivalent to kat- cat- + -i- go + -on neuter present participle suffix

Examples for cation

The remainder of the molecule, which usually consists of a single atom, is the cation.

It will be noticed that in neutralization the anion of the acid and the cation of the base are not changed.

For this class of grievances the present edu- cation of woman is responsible.