cation
/ˈkætaɪən/noun
उच्चारण कैटायन
धनायन, धनात्मक आयन
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noun
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[C] chemistry
an ion with a positive electrical charge, which moves towards the cathode during electrolysis
धनायन, धनात्मक आयन
- A sodium atom loses one electron to form a sodium cation.
- During electrolysis, cations move towards the negative electrode.
Opposite anion
◇Word family
cationic adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse cation (a positive ion, attracted to the cathode) and anion (a negative ion, attracted to the anode).
Cation (धनात्मक आयन, जो cathode की ओर जाता है) और anion (ऋणात्मक आयन, जो anode की ओर जाता है) में भ्रमित न हों।
§Grammar and usage
The word is said as 'cat-eye-on', not like the word 'caution'.
Pronunciation: इसे 'कैट-आई-ऑन' बोला जाता है, 'caution' जैसा नहीं।