Cation (noun)
kat-ay-on
A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis. The opposite of anion
Mid 19th century: from cata- ‘alongside’ or from cathode, + ion.
Example sentences
“It is called a cation if a positive charge exists and an anion if a negative charge exists.”
Favonian (adj) fav-oh-nee-un Of or relating to the west wind./ Mild or favorable; propitious. 1650–60; Latin Favōniānus. See Favonius, -an. foehn (more…)
