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carbonium ion

Pronunciation: /kɑːˈbəʊnɪəm/

Definition of carbonium ion

noun

Chemistry
  • an organic cation in which the positive charge is located on a carbon atom.

Origin:

early 20th century: carbonium from carbo- 'carbon', on the pattern of ammonium

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