protonated
/ˈproʊtəˌneɪtɪd/
adjective
- Describing a molecule or atom that has gained an extra proton (a positively charged particle), often making it more acidic or reactive.
- In the lab, the protonated form of the acid was more stable than the neutral one.
- Many drugs become protonated in the stomach, which helps them dissolve.
- The protonated nitrogen atom in the compound gave it a positive charge.