First Known Use: 1834
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cation
noun cat·ion \ˈkat-ˌī-ən, ˈka-(ˌ)tī-ən\
Definition of CATION
: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the cathode; broadly : a positively charged ion
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Origin of CATION
Greek kation, neuter of katiōn, present participle of katienai to go down, from kata- cata- + ienai to go — more at issue
Medical Dictionary
cation
noun cat·ion \ˈkat-ˌī-ən\
Medical Definition of CATION
: the ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the cathode; broadly : a positively charged ion
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