cation-π

English

Etymology

From cation +‎ translingual π, where π is from π system. Aromatic residues are called π systems because they contain a lot of π links, links between p electrons.

Noun

cation-π (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, physical chemistry) A noncovalent interaction between a cation, a positive ion like Li⁺ or Na⁺, and an aromatic residue such as benzene, ethylene, acetylene.

Synonyms

• cation-pi

References

• Cation–pi interaction on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• Catino, actino-, action, atonic