cation
noun/ˈkætˌaɪən/
Frequency rank: #15,812 most common English word
Meaning
An ion that carries a positive electric charge and is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
Example sentence
When sodium chloride dissolves in water, each sodium atom becomes cation carrying a positive charge.
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