Cation

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: kătʹ-Ä«-É™n, IPA: /ˈkæt.aɪ.É™n/
• US enPR: kătʹ-Ä«-ŏn, IPA: /ˈkæt.aɪ.É’n/

Full definition of cation

Noun

1. (chemistry) A positively charged ion—opposed to anion.
2. (chemistry) The ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the cathode.

Derived terms

• dication
• trication
• tetracation

Related terms

• anion
• ion

Anagrams

• action
• atonic