cation exchange

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cation exchange (countable and uncountable, plural cation exchanges)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) The normal form of ion exchange in which cations such as those of calcium are removed from a solution, and the process used in a water softener.
    Coordinate term: anion exchange

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