protonate
pro ton ate |ˈprōtnˌāt ˈproʊtneɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] Chemistry transfer a proton to (a molecule, group, or atom ), so that a coordinate bond to the proton is formed. DERIVATIVES pro to na tion |ˌprōtnˈāSHən |noun
protonate |ˈprəʊt (ə )neɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] Chemistry transfer a proton to (a molecule, group, or atom ) which forms a coordinate bond to the proton. DERIVATIVES protonation noun