hydrogen ion

noun

Definition of HYDROGEN ION

: the cation H⁺ of acids consisting of a hydrogen atom whose electron has been transferred to the anion of the acid

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noun

: the cation H⁺ of acids consisting of a hydrogen atom whose electron has been transferred to the anion of the acid

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