cation

(kat′ī′ən)

noun

a positively charged ion, esp. one that moves toward the cathode during electrolysis

Origin: coined by Michael Faraday < Gr kation, thing going down, neut. prp. of katienai, to go down < kata, down + ienai, to go: see via

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noun

An ion or group of ions having a positive charge and characteristically moving toward the negative electrode in electrolysis.

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Origin: Greek kation, something going down

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter present participle of katienai, to go down

Origin: : kat-, kata-, cata-

Origin: + ienai, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots

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