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cation

cat·i·on
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
    • /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/
    • /ˈkæt.aɪən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
    • /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/

Definitions of cation word

  • noun cation a positively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the cathode during electrolysis 3
  • noun cation a positively charged ion, esp. one that moves toward the cathode during electrolysis 3
  • noun cation a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis. 1
  • noun cation any positively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to anion). 1
  • noun cation A positively charged ion, i.e., one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis. 1
  • noun cation positively-charged ion 1
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Origin of cation

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Greek katión going down (neuter of katiṓn, present participle of kateînai), equivalent to kat- cat- + -i- go + -on neuter present participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Cation

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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exclamation
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cation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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