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cation

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Main Entry:
cat·ion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of cation
Pronunciation:
\ˈkat-ˌī-ən, ˈka-(ˌ)tī-ən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Greek kation, neuter of katiōn, present participle of katienai to go down, from kata- cata- + ienai to go — more at issue
Date:
1834
: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the cathode ; broadly : a positively charged ion


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