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cationIon carrying a positive charge. During electrolysis, cations in the electrolyte move to the cathode (negative electrode). Cations are formed from atoms by loss of electrons during ionic bonding. Metals form cations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The guns in the rear, aroused and enraged by shells that had been thrown burlike at them, suddenly involved themselves in a hideous alter- cation with another band of guns. In this atmosphere of telephones and lightning communication with distant regions, I was breathing the breath of life again after long suffo- cation. |
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