protonation

From proton +‎ -ation.

• enPR: prōtənā'shən, IPA^(key): /ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/

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protonation (countable and uncountable, plural protonations)

1. (chemistry) The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.

• protonate

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• IPA^(key): /pʁɔ.tɔ.na.sjɔ̃/

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protonation f (plural protonations)

1. (chemistry) protonation