What does "protonation" mean?

The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation.

How do you pronounce "protonation"?

Pronounced //ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən//.

/ˌpɹoʊtəˈneɪʃən/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The addition of a proton (hydrogen ion) to an atom, molecule or ion, normally to generate a cation. countable, uncountable

From proton + -ation.