Protonation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protonation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.
Meaning
(chemistry) The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.
Word Forms
- protonations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protonization, deprotonization, autoprotonization, autoprotonation, protonolysis, countercation.
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