Definitions

1. noun

a chemical compound that forms a positively charged ion or radical

“The reaction produced a strong acid cation that affected the surrounding environment.”

2. noun

an event or a situation that is considered to be of great importance or interest

“The royal visit was a major cation in the town’s history.”

3. noun

a person, especially a student, who is leaving an educational institution, typically at the end of a course of study

“The university held a ceremony for all the graduating cations.”

4. verb

to remove or separate something from a mixture, especially by adding a substance that reacts with it

“The chemist cationed the solution to isolate the desired compound.”