protonation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.

Pronunciation

prōtənā'shən /ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-protonation.wav

Word forms

protonation protonations

Etymology

From proton + -ation.

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