English Explanatory Dictionary

cation-π

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A noncovalent interaction between a cation, a positive ion like Li⁺ or Na⁺, and an aromatic residue such as benzene, ethylene, acetylene.

Word forms

cation-π

Etymology

From cation + translingual π, where π is from π system. Aromatic residues are called π systems because they contain a lot of π links, links between p electrons.

Synonyms

cation-pi
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