protonation
noun/ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/
Etymology From proton + -ation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.
- Derived terms
- autoprotonation, deprotonation, reprotonation
- Related terms
- protonate