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Polycation

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conjugatesnoun(algebra, of a complex number) A complex conjugate.
polyionnoun(chemistry) any multiply charged ion; a polycation or polyanion.
pentacationnoun(chemistry) A cation that has five positive charges
polyanionnoun(chemistry) Any anion having more than one negative charge.
supercationnoun(chemistry) A cation, consisting of a large cluster of atoms, in which the positive charge is spread over many atoms
carbocationnounAny cation containing an excess positive charge on one or more carbon atoms
hexacationnoun(chemistry) A cation that has six positive charges
countercationnoun(chemistry) A positively charged ion (cation) that forms an ionic bond with an anion.
polyanionicitynoun(chemistry) The condition of being polyanionic
complex ionnoun(chemistry) Any ion in which a central metal atom (normally a transition element) is surrounded by a group of ions or molecules (ligands). e.g. ferricyanide.
polycyanatenoun(chemistry) Any compound containing multiple cyanate functional groups
polyampholytenoun(chemistry) Any ampholytic polymer
cationnoun(physical chemistry) A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
polysaltnoun(chemistry) A polyelectrolyte.
polychloridenoun(chemistry) A molecule or ion containing three or more chlorine atoms
monoionnounAny ion that has a single (positive or negative) charge
pseudopolyanionnoun(chemistry) Any polymer that becomes anionic in the presence of a suitable electrolyte
polyacidnoun(chemistry) Any polybasic acid
dicationnounAny cation, of general formula X²⁺, formed by the removal of two electrons from a neutral species
kationnounDated form of cation. [(physical chemistry) A positively charged ion: one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.]

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