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protonated

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəneɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use protonated in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “chemistry”

(adjective) when a molecule has gained a proton, which makes it positively charged. It's like when a toy gets a new battery and starts working better because it has more power.

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The protonated species in the reaction showed increased stability.

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The molecule was not protonated, so it did not behave as expected in the experiment.

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What happens to a molecule when it gets protonated?

How to pronounce protonated

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəneɪtɪd]

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