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protonate

The correct spelling is protonate.

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verb

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The correct spelling is protonate. To add one or more protons to (a molecule, ion or radical). For example: "protonate the carbonyl group"

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protonate the carbonyl group

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To add one or more protons to (a molecule, ion or radical).
  2. 2.To acquire an additional proton.

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