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cations

/ˈkætaɪənz/ /keɪˈtaɪənz/

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

Examples :

"In science class, we learned that cations move towards the negative electrode in a battery. "
chemistry element compound science

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Illustration learned

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

Illustration would

would noun

/wʊd/ /wəd/

Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

"A promotion at work would be a great reward for his hard work. "