protonated Definition
- 1(chemistry) to add a proton to a molecule or atom
- 2(chemistry) having gained a proton
Using protonated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "protonated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The acid protonated the amine group.
Example
The molecule becomes protonated when it gains a hydrogen ion.
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Summary: protonated in Brief
'Protonated' [proh-toh-ney-tid] is a term used in chemistry to describe the process of adding a proton to a molecule or atom, or the state of having gained a proton. An example of its usage is 'The acid protonated the amine group.'
