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protonation

American

[proh-tuhn-ay-shuhn] / ˌproʊ tənˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

Physics. the transfer of a proton to or the gaining of a proton by a substance, molecule, etc.

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Derived Forms

deprotonation

noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

protonations

plural

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protonation

"We demonstrate that electrochemical ammonia synthesis can be achieved through the protonation and replenishment of lattice nitrogen," Djire said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025

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