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.”

Soigné (adj) swahn-yay Carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed First recorded in 1915–20. Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.” (more…)