Cationophile

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɒ.f.aɪl/

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɑː.faɪl/

Translation of "cationophile" into Russian

Noun

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɒ.f.aɪl/

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɑː.faɪl/

cationophile

cationophiles pl

катионофил

A cationophile is a molecule that has a strong affinity for cations.

Катионофил - это молекула, которая имеет сильное сродство к катионам.

Noun

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɒ.f.aɪl/

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɑː.faɪl/

An organism or substance that has an affinity for or is attracted to cations, which are positively charged ions.

Many extremophiles are cationophiles, able to survive in high-salt environments rich in positively charged ions.

Adjective

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɒ.f.aɪl/

/ˌkæt.ɪ.əˈnɑː.faɪl/

Having an affinity for or being attracted to cations (positively charged ions).

The mineral surface is highly cationophile and readily binds metal ions.