Protonating

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊtəˈneɪt/

Protonating (verb)

  1. To add a hydrogen ion to a molecule, changing its charge and often its chemical behaviour.
  2. To cause a substance to become positively charged by gaining a hydrogen ion.

Examples

  • The chemist protonates the solution to change its chemistry.
  • They protonate the sample before measuring the reaction rate.