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cation

/ˈkat.ʌɪ.ən/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/

Meanings
noun
A positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.

Examples :

"In the battery, the cation carries a positive charge and moves towards the negative electrode. "
chemistry compound element science

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Illustration charge

charge noun

/t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/

The amount of money levied for a service.

"There will be a charge of five dollars."

Illustration electrode

electrode noun

/iˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/

The terminal through which electric current passes between metallic and nonmetallic parts of an electric circuit

"The doctor attached the electrode to my skin to monitor my heart's electrical activity. "

Illustration positively

positively adverb

/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/

(manner) In a positive manner.

"He approached the interview positively."

Illustration towards

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

Illustration cathode

cathode noun

/ˈkæθ.oʊd/

An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.

"Electrons flowed into the cathode of the battery as it charged. "

Illustration electrolysis

electrolysis noun

/ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/

The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

"The electrolysis of saltwater in the science lab demonstrated how electricity can break down a substance into its elements. "

Illustration battery

battery noun

/ˈbætəɹi/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"My laptop needs a new battery; it only lasts for a few hours now. "

Illustration attracted

attracted verb

/əˈtɹæktɪd/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration charged

charged verb

/tʃɑːrdʒd/ /tʃɑːrdʒɪd/

To assign a duty or responsibility to

"The manager charged Sarah with leading the new marketing campaign. "

Illustration negative

negative noun

/ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /-ɾɪv/

Refusal or withholding of assents; prohibition, veto

"The teacher's negative on the project proposal meant we had to revise it completely. "

Illustration positive

positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

Illustration carries

carries noun

/ˈkæriz/

A manner of transporting or lifting something; the grip or position in which something is carried.

""The correct carries of the grocery bags prevented them from ripping." "