English Explanatory Dictionary

carbocation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑː(ɹ).bəʊˈkæt.aɪ.ən/

Word forms

carbocation carbocations

Etymology

From carbo- + cation.

Related words

carbenium ion carbonium ion radical ion

Derived words

bridged carbocation carbocationic vinyl carbinol
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