kation

kat·i·on

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /ˈkætˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/

Definitions of kation word

noun kation a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis. 1
noun kation any positively charged atom or group of atoms (opposed to anion). 1
noun kation cation 0
noun kation Dated form of cation. 0

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Origin of kation

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 Kation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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kation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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